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5 Fun Facts About November 29 In New York History

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1. On November 29, 1780, Nathanael Greene was appointed the commander of the Continental Army's Southern Department. He was tasked with leading the battle against the British in the southern colonies during the American Revolution.

2. In 1892, the first basketball game ever played in New York City took place on November 29th at the Brooklyn YMCA. The game was organized by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith and his colleague Luther Gulick.

3. On November 29, 1929, New York City experienced one of its deadliest fires in history. The fire broke out at the Elmira Hotel in the Upper West Side and claimed the lives of at least 14 people.

4. In 1951, the United Nations headquarters building in New York City was completed on November 29th. The building is now an iconic landmark in the city and serves as the center for international diplomacy.

5. On November 29, 1960, the Broadway musical "Camelot" premiered at the Majestic Theatre. The show, which starred Julie Andrews and Richard Burton, was a huge success and ran for over 870 performances.
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