1. First Major Subway Accident: On November 7, 1918, a New York City subway train crashed into the rear of another train, killing 97 people and injuring more than 200. This was the worst subway disaster in New York's history at the time.

2. First Sikh Temple in New York City: On November 7, 1971, the first Sikh temple in New York City was established. The Sikh Cultural Society of Richmond Hill was founded to promote and preserve Sikh culture and values in the United States.

3. The First New York City Marathon: On November 7, 1970, 127 runners took part in the first-ever New York City Marathon. The race looped around Central Park, and the winner, Gary Muhrcke, finished with a time of 2:31:39.

4. The Great Blackout of 1916: On November 7, 1916, a massive power outage struck New York City, leaving much of the city in darkness. The blackout, caused by a fire at the Waterside power plant, lasted for several hours and caused widespread chaos and confusion.

5. The Birth of Leon Trotsky: On November 7, 1879, Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Russian Revolution and a founder of the Red Army, was born in Yanovka, Ukraine. Trotsky spent time in New York City in the early 1900s, where he helped organize the Socialist Party of America.