1. In 1777, British forces occupied New York City during the American Revolutionary War. This marked the beginning of a seven-year occupation of the city by the British troops.

2. On October 13, 1927, the first subway line in Queens opened to the public. The line ran from Queensboro Plaza to Astoria and helped connect the growing borough with the rest of the city.

3. One of the most famous buildings in New York City, the Empire State Building, officially opened on October 13, 1930. At the time, it was the tallest building in the world and remained so until 1971.

4. In 1984, the New York Mets won their first World Series championship on October 13th. They defeated the Boston Red Sox in the seventh and final game of the series.

5. October 13, 1995 saw the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City. The annex showcased a rotating collection of artifacts and exhibits from the rock and roll museum in Cleveland, Ohio. It closed in 2009 after a four-year run.