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1964 New York World's Fair
The 1964/1965 New York World's Fair was the third major world's fair to be held in New York City. Hailing itself as a "universal and international" exposition, the fair's theme was "Peace Through Understanding," dedicated to "Man's Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe"; although American corporations dominated the exposition as exhibitors...
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1964
4.17.1964
The Ford Motor Company unveils the Ford Mustang at the New York World's Fair.
4.22.1964
The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its first season.
10.18.1964
The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair closes for its first season after a six-month run.
1965
4.21.1965
The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair opens for its second and final season.
10.17.1965
The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair closes after a two year run. More than 51 million people had attended the two-year event.