- February 1, 1790 – The Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time.
- February 2, 1653 – New Amsterdam received municipal rights, officially becoming a city.
- February 12, 1908 – The 1908 New York to Paris Race convenes. George Schuster wins in 88 days.
- February 19, 1674 – Netherlands and England sign the Peace of Westminster, in which New York City becomes an English colony.
- February 20, 1872 – the Metropolitan Museum of Art (pictured) opens.
- February 26, 1993 – Seven die in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.