1956 Birthday Mel Gibson, born in Peekskill, New York, actor, Mad Max, Mrs. Soffel, Lethal Weapon 1952 Birthday Paul Reubens, born in Peekskill, New York, born Paul Rubenfeld, actor, comedian, famous character, Pee-Wee Herman, creator of 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' 1949 Event Riot prevents Paul Robeson from singing near Peekskill, New York 1941 Event Largest roller skating rink (outside of New York City) opens in Peekskill NY 1849 Event 1st passenger train service to Peekskill New York (New Haven Railroad)
