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1639...Danish farmer Jonas Bronck purchases 50 acres of land just north of Manhattan. Years later, the Broncks' farm becomes a favorite place for people to get away for a picnic or go touring on horseback. An outing to the area soon becomes known as "going to the Bronx" – and eventually The Bronx becomes the name of the whole county.

1732...The city's first two fire engines arrive from London. The elaborate vehicles fascinate spectators, but at their first fire the house burns down.

1947..."A Streetcar Named Desire" opens on Broadway, starring Marlon Brando and Jessica Tandy.

1960...It's opening night for "Camelot," starring Julie Andrews and Richard Burton.