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Vor 3 Tagen · The term “apple” appears in band leader Cab Calloway’s “ Hepster’s Dictionary ” in reference to Harlem in 1939. Calloway writes that in jive terminology, “apple” means “the big...
19. Mai 2024 · While New York state is known for its apple production, the nickname Big Apple has nothing to do with fruit. In fact, the origin of the nickname has more to do with horseracing than anything else. In the 1920s and ’30s, journalists began using the term Big Apple to refer to New York City’s horse racing tracks, particularly those ...
14. Mai 2024 · As a Concierge, I often get asked about the origins of the nickname “The Big Apple” for New York City. While it became popular in the 1970s, the nickname actually originated in the 1920s. It refers to the prizes, or “big apples,” awarded at the many racing courses in and around the city.
21. Mai 2024 · What does the Big Apple mean in New York City? In New York City, “The Big Apple” is a widely recognized nickname that represents the city’s vibrant and bustling energy. It symbolizes the city’s grandeur, cultural richness, and abundance of opportunities. The term has become synonymous with New York City and is used to embody ...
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Vor 4 Tagen · New York City Spitzname: Big Apple; Gotham; Die Stadt, die niemals schläft; Welthauptstadt: Im Uhrzeigersinn, von oben: Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Unisphere in Queens, Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan mit One World Trade Center, Central Park, UNO-Hauptquartier, Freiheitsstatue
Vor einem Tag · Why New York Is Called "The Big Apple" and How 8 Other Famous Cities Got Their Nicknames 10 Paintings You Should See at the Met in New York City Discover
15. Mai 2024 · ‘The Big Apple’ is a famous nickname for New York City. In the 1920s, a horse racing column in a local newspaper used this phrase to refer to a big money prize at popular horse races around NYC. The journalist heard stable hands in New Orleans call NYC “the big apple” that all horsemen aspired to race at. Hence, New York has ...
