The Most Important New York History Facts You Should Know
Elmira | 09 - 03 - 2021
Updated: March 9, 2021 11:00 pm IST
Want to test how strong is your history knowledge? Take our engaging and informative New York history trivia. You will learn historical facts of NY that include Dutch settlement, General Tso’s Chicken, the Statue of Liberty, the City of New Amsterdam, and many more. Prove that you are well-versed in history, by participating in our NY history quiz. Take our exciting NY history quiz to see how well you know about the history of New York.
1. Who Surrendered New Amsterdam to the British?
On September 8, 1664, Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendered New Amsterdam to the British which was the capital of New Netherland.
2. Where Did Malcolm X Die?
The African American nationalist and religious leader Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965. It was constructed in 1912 designed by William Fox. It was also called the William Fox Audubon Theatre.
3. In What Year Did the New York Subway Begin Operating?
The New York subway was inaugurated on October 27, 1904, in Manhattan. Nearly 8000 employees contributed to building the subway.
4. Who Is the Only U.S President Buried in New York City?
Ulysses S. Grant’s tomb was located in the General Grant National Memorial. The 18th president’s tomb was an artistic, Neoclassical structure. His epitaph is engraved in the tomb, “Let us have peace”.
5. The NYC Subway System Started Its First Voyage from Which NYC Landmark?
New York’s first subway system started its first trip from the City Hall to 145th Street on the West Side Branch. Later, the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company started operating wooden cars.
6. Who Controlled New York before the British?
The Dutch controlled NYC and started setting the area at the beginning of the 17th century. In 1624, Dutch first arrived near the Hudson River.
7. What Is Times Square Named After?
Time Square was once formerly known as Longacre Square. Its name changed when New York Times shifted its headquarters to the area in 1904.
8. Who Conquered New Amsterdam?
British took over New Amsterdam On September 8th, 1664, and renamed it New York City. This name was given to honor the Duke of York (later James II & VII.)
9. Which Iconic NYC Building Was Established in 1931?
The Empire State Building is known as an Art Deco masterpiece. It becomes New York City’s famous landmark, has a steel-framed skyscraper growing 102 stories.
10. Which Europeans Were First Settled in the NYC Area?
In 1624, Dutch people first arrived at the Hudson River. After 2 years, they established their colony at New Amsterdam in Manhattan. Later, it was renamed New York.
11. When Were the First African Slaves Arrived in the NYC Area?
In 1626, the first African slaves arrived and settled in New York City during the Dutch settlement. Eleven African men and three women have arrived.
12. What Happened at Stonewall Inn in 1969?
Stonewall Inn caught fire on June 28, 1969. It is a gay bar located in New York City. A police raid on the bar, around 200 people stayed there at the time.
13. When Was General Tso’s Chicken Introduced in New York?
General Tso’s Chicken was introduced in NYC during the 1970s. “The original General Tso's chicken was Hunanese in taste and made without sugar.”
14. In 1624 Dutch Ruled over the Colony Of:
In 1624, the Dutch West India Company established the colony of New Netherland and wanted to include all of present-day New York City and parts of other U.S states.
15. How Many Years Did It Take to Enable the Statue of Liberty?
It took nine years to complete the iconic structure of the Statue of Liberty. The construction began in 1875 and didn’t complete until 1888.
