October 15. Laguardia Airport is dedicated in New York City in 1939.

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October 15, 1939.  Laguardia Airport is dedicated in New York City.Mayor Laguardia, after whom the airport is named, throws out the first ball of the season in 1936 at Yankee Stadium.  Team owner Jake Ruppert stands behind Laguardia.

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