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october 26, 1951

The Garden's Defining Moments is a 20-part documentary series celebrating some of the greatest moments at Madison Square Garden spanning the legendary venue’s 135-year history.

Guests include Bill Clinton, Ringo Starr, Jon Bon Jovi, Phil Jackson, Rudy Giuliani, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Wayne Gretzky, Cardinal Dolan, Pat Riley, Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Patrick Ewing, Leon Russell, Hulk Hogan, Mark Messier, George Foreman, Willis Reed, Paul Begala, and more. 

The first 10 episodes of the series will begin airing in early 2015 on MSG Network, with the final 10 rolling out at a later date.

List of Episodes:

• Bill Clinton Presidential Nomination – July 13, 1992
• The “Fight of the Century” – March 8, 1971
• Pope John Paul II Visits The Garden – October 3, 1979  
• “The Great One” Retires – April 18, 1999
• The Concert for New York City – October 20, 2001
• Marilyn Monroe Sings Happy Birthday to JFK – May 19, 1962
• The Concert for Bangladesh – August 1, 1971
• WrestleMania I – March 31, 1985
• The Dunk – May 25, 1993
• Madison Square Garden Opens – May 31, 1879
• Knicks Win First Championship – May 8, 1970
• Marciano Defeats Louis – October 26, 1951
• Knicks vs. Celtics 1973 Eastern Conference Finals – April 22, 1973
• Rangers vs. Canucks 1994 Stanley Cup Finals – June 14, 1994
• Larry Johnson’s 4-point Play – June 5, 1999
• Benefit Concert for Hurricane Katrina – September 20, 2005
• 12-12-12 – December 12, 2012
• Ewing’s Putback Sends Knicks to Finals – June 5, 1994
• Matteau! Matteau! Matteau! – May 27, 1994
• Syracuse Defeats U of C in Six OT Game – March 12, 2009