1796, DeWITT CLINTON BORN: Born the son of Revolutionary Gen. James Clinton, DeWitt was New York City mayor from 1803 to 1815 (with the exceptions of 1807 and 1810). Clinton’s crowning accomplishment was the building of the Erie Canal, which he fought for in spite of opposition from the powerful Tammany Hall. The canal was integral in making New York the commercial capital it is today by connecting the Hudson River above Albany to Lake Erie at Buffalo.
While in office, Clinton also helped found the New-York Historical Society, improved sanitation, and fostered public markets. He ran for president in 1812, but was defeated by James Madison. He served as governor of New York from 1817 to 1822, and then from 1824 until his death.
‘KING KONG ’PREMIERS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL: “King Kong” was an instant hit when it premiered simultaneously at New York City’s two largest theaters: Radio City Music Hall, which held 6,200, and the RKO Roxy, which once stood at 49th St. and 6th Ave. and sat 3,700. A stage production called “Jungle Rhythms” appeared at both venues preceding the show as was customary at the time.
It was the height of the Great Depression, but “King Kong” drew record crowds for an indoor event. With 10 screenings a day, the show was sold out the first four days running. At $0.35 to $0.75 a ticket, the show pulled in $89,931 in the first four days.
The official world premier took place weeks later, on March 23, 1933, in Hollywood.
While in office, Clinton also helped found the New-York Historical Society, improved sanitation, and fostered public markets. He ran for president in 1812, but was defeated by James Madison. He served as governor of New York from 1817 to 1822, and then from 1824 until his death.
‘KING KONG ’PREMIERS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL: “King Kong” was an instant hit when it premiered simultaneously at New York City’s two largest theaters: Radio City Music Hall, which held 6,200, and the RKO Roxy, which once stood at 49th St. and 6th Ave. and sat 3,700. A stage production called “Jungle Rhythms” appeared at both venues preceding the show as was customary at the time.
It was the height of the Great Depression, but “King Kong” drew record crowds for an indoor event. With 10 screenings a day, the show was sold out the first four days running. At $0.35 to $0.75 a ticket, the show pulled in $89,931 in the first four days.
The official world premier took place weeks later, on March 23, 1933, in Hollywood.
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