New York City allocated hundreds of acres of land in Manhattan for Central Park.
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J.K. Rowling's final book in the series 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' book was published worldwide.
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was set on fire by Herostratus.
The first-ever western shootdown happened in Market Square, Springfield, Missouri, US.
Pink Floyd performed their hit 'The Wall' at the previous Berlin Wall location.
The Battle of Bull Run took place at Manassas Junction, Virginia.