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July 19, 1966 – 

On this day, The New-York Historical Society at 170 Central Park West was designated as the Upper West Side’s *FIRST* Individual Landmark, 

Also on this day,

Actress Nancy [Walls] Carrell (SNLThe Office) was born.

Singer Frank Sinatra (50) wed Actress Mia Farrow (21) in Las Vegas.

“Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and The Shondells was the top song in America.

British Import “Hippodrome” aired on CBS primetime. AND

The lead New York Times headline read, Gemini Docks with Agena and then Joined Vehicles Rocket into Higher Orbit, noting that “they maneuvered deeper into space than man has ever ventured”

Read the designation report of 170 Central Park West HERE!

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