If memory serves, it hit 106° in New York City back in 1966.
And it was probably just as hot in 1977 too. Summer of Son of Sam. Being inside the city probably makes it feel worse. I guess it cycles with the whole El Nino / La Nina weather patterns.
It’s 114 where I am and I’m in LA County. But was only 102 yesterday and supposedly 102 again tomorrow. Today is just one of those rarities. Death valley is 122 - but they said it would crack 130. As it is now 2:30 pm I doubt it will get much hotter there.