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May 31, 1879: The ‘Most Famous Arena In The World’ Gets A New Name

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May 30, 2025

On May 31, 1879, a modest but consequential shift in New York City’s cultural topography took place: Gilmore’s Garden, a frequently repurposed arena at 26th Street and Madison Avenue, was renamed Madison Square Garden by railroad heir William Henry Vanderbilt. The name change was…

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March 2, 1962: An Untouchable Record Gets Set

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March 1, 2025

On March 2, 1962, an NBA icon set what many believe to be an untouchable record when the Philadelphia Warriors faced the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game, instantly becoming a legend. Entering the game,…

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