Northeast blackout of 2003, Power outage in United States/Canada
The Northeast blackout of 2003 was a widespread power outage that occurred throughout parts of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States, and Ontario, Canada.
On August 14, 2003, over 50 million people were affected by the blackout, making it one of the biggest in history.
The blackout prompted a focus on the importance of a reliable power grid and energy conservation measures.
It demonstrated the need for updated infrastructure and better emergency preparedness.
The event highlighted the interconnectedness of modern power grids.
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