The unexpected origins of New York City's most famous nickname
In short: New York City is globally recognized as the Big Apple, but the name did not begin as a formal title. This video explores the earliest documented use of the moniker.
The earliest recorded instance of New York being referred to as 'The Big Apple' dates back to 1909. It appeared in a book titled The Wayfarer, written by Edward Martin, where the term was used metaphorically rather than as an official proper name for the city.
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