tv/ movies: 1980s GrabBag: Movie that earned Glenn Close her 2nd Oscar nomination?

Questions

In 1879 (USA) ---------- gives 1st public demonstration of his incandescent lamp. ?

In 1879 (USA) The opera "The Pirates of ---------- " is produced (NYC). ?

In 1890 ---------- Island (NYC) opens as a US immigration depot. ?

In 1897 ---------- last day as a city, it incorporates into NYC (1/1/1898). ?

In 1907 (USA) For the 1st time a ball drops at ---------- Square to signal the new year. ?