<p>i assume you believe new haven to be such a “major city,” despite not having an international airport or a single major league sports franchise, so here is some counter-evidence to your claim:</p>
<p>new haven’s 1950 population: 164,443</p>
<p>new haven’s 1990 population: 130,474</p>
<p>new haven’s 2000 population: 123,626</p>