The 1939–40 New York World's Fair opens.

1939 New York World's Fair

World's fair held in New York City

The 1939 New York World's Fair was an international exposition at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. The fair included exhibitions, activities, performances, films, art, and food presented by 62 nations, 35 U.S. states and…