New York City Blackout of 1977
On July 13, 1977, a massive blackout in New York City left the city in darkness and chaos. Nearly 1,400 stores were looted, over 1,000 fires were set, and more than 3,700 people were arrested.
On July 13, 1977, a massive blackout in New York City left the city in darkness and chaos. Nearly 1,400 stores were looted, over 1,000 fires were set, and more than 3,700 people were arrested.