Video - New York Nuggets: From New Amsterdam to Subway Surprises!

Did you know that New York was once called New Amsterdam? The Dutch originally settled it in 1624. Speaking of names, Wall Street got its name from a literal wall built by the Dutch to keep out the British. And how about this - in 1789, George Washington took the first oath of office as President on Wall Street! Fast forward to 1901, New Yorkers had a wild ride with the first-ever subway. Oh, and Central Park? It’s man-made! In 1904, the first New Year’s Eve ball drop happened in Times Square. Can you believe the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886? Here’s a spicy one: in the 1920s, New York was the hub of the Prohibition era, with speakeasies galore. And did you know the first pizzeria in the U.S. opened in NYC in 1905? Finally, the Empire State Building was completed in just 13 months during the Great Depression. What's your favorite New York fact? Share in the comments!