May 23, 1701
Captain William Kidd was executed for pirating.
May 31, 1709
The first paper money was issued by the Province of New York, as printed by William Bradford of New York City.
May 17, 1792
A New York City brokerage organization was formed that would become the New York Stock exchange.
May 17, 1792
The New York Stock Exchange was founded.
May 13, 1821
Samuel Rust of New York City patented the first practical American printing press.
May 10, 1851
The first permanent system of associated dairying in the United states was founded by the oepning of the first cheese factory in America by Jesse williams in Rome.
May 28, 1881
America's first pure food and drug law was enacted by the New York State legislature.
May 15, 1885
The Adirondack and Catskill mountains forest preserves were created by the state legislature.
May 5, 1891
Carnegie Hall opened in New York City.
May 1, 1931
The Empire State Building, the tallest skyscraper in the world, opened to the public.
May 8, 1945
New York widely celebrated VE Day.
