2013 Event Russia enacts a law that bans smoking in schools and on subways 2011 Event New York City braces for Hurricane Irene, announcing plans to shut down subways buses and commuter trains 1995 Event Japanese police arrest cult leader Shoko Asahara and charged him with Nerve-gas attack on Tokyo's subways two months earlier 1962 Event "Subways Are after Sleeping" closes at St. James New York City after 205 performances 1961 Event "Subways Are for Sleeping" opens at St. James Theater New York City for 205 performances 1961 Event Styne/Comden/Green's musical "Subways are for Sleeping," premieres
