TRIVIA!! On this day in history What is the name?

Question

On this day in history, this iconic building was dedicated.The ribbon cutting was led by then Govenor Smiths grandchildrens. The dramatic end of the ceremony came when United States President Herbert Hoover turned on the building's lights with the push of a button from Washington, D.C

It It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986

Bonus Kudos: What event took place here in 1945 killing 14 people?

1st to answer both correctly gets the big 10

Answer 1

The Empire State Building.

An aircraft (B17,B24?) collided with it in May '45.

Answer 2

All I know is that today's MayDay in India

And what the person said above me.