Video: 'Documentary 2015 | What Happened When The Lights Went Out on July 13, 1977'
(Wednesday, July 13, 1977, 8:37 p.m. EDT) — An electricity blackout hit New York City tonight as lightning strikes on electrical equipment caused power to fail; widespread looting broke out. Continue reading New York City blackout of 1977 begins 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 13 1977)