New York City blackout of 1977, Power outage in New York City
The New York City blackout of 1977 was an electricity blackout that affected most of New York City on July 13–14, 1977.
The 1977 blackout was caused by lightning strikes and resulted in looting and disorder, unlike the peaceful 1965 blackout.
The event highlighted urban decay and government mismanagement prevailing at the time.
Restoration of power began the next day and highlighted the need for improved emergency responses.
The blackout inspired several creative works including films, documentaries, and songs.
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