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A skylight in the defunct City Hall subway station in New York City. The station opened on October 27, 1904 and closed in 1945. It was noted for its decorative elements but closed because it was built on an inefficient curve that could not accommodate newer, longer trains.

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Hackani, a traditional Hindustani song performed by Hingan Bai, recorded in 1904 by William Sinkler Darby.

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