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69 years ago on March 29, 1951 — The 'Mad Bomber' begins his largest streak of attacks, planting a series of explosive devices in public spaces across New York
111 years ago on March 30, 1909 — The Queensboro Bridge opens to traffic
April 1 in History: Greenwich Village Chase after Bleecker Street Armed Robbery
March 24 in History: Ground-Breaking Ceremony for the Rapid Transit System on "Tunnel Day"
5 years ago on April 2, 2015 — Two women are arrested in Jamaica, Queens for planning terrorist bombings
161 years ago on April 4, 1859 — The Civil War anthem 'Dixie' debuts in New York as part of a blackface minstrel show
87 years ago on April 4, 1933 — The USS Akron, one of history's largest airships, crashes into the ocean off the coast of New Jersey, killing 73 and leaving three survivors <figure class='photo center'><img src='https://img.agreatbigcity.com/uss-akron-flying-over-the-southern-end-of-manhattan-island-new-york-city-circa-1931-1933-via-us-naval-history-and-heritage-command.jpg'><figcaption>USS Akron flying over the southern end of Manhattan Island, New York City, circa 1931-1933 via U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command</figcaption></figure>
53 years ago on April 4, 1967 — Martin Luther King Jr. delivers a speech at Riverside Church in Morningside Heights titled "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" — Hear the full audio of the speech.
47 years ago on April 4, 1973 — The twin towers of the World Trade Center officially open, becoming the tallest buildings in the world ☮️
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Here's something you may not have known about New York:
The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history:
Record High: 86°F on March 29, 1945
Record Low: 10°F on March 29, 1923
Weather for the week ahead:
Light rain throughout the week.
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Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere
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