Can You Pass This 1970s History Quiz?

Corey Moylan|History|30 Nov 2023

What event in New York lasted for 25 hours and lead to mass vandalism and looting?

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Retry Correct Incorrect The New York City Blackout lasted a whopping 25 hours leading to mass crime across the city. The blackout began after a lightning strike hit at Buchanan South.
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photo credit: Robert R. McElroy/Getty Images

What event in New York lasted for 25 hours and lead to mass vandalism and looting?

  • New York City Riot of 1972
  • New York Yankees World Series Parade of 1978
  • Hurricane Steve in 1975
  • New York City Blackout of 1977
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