A Look Back: Major blackout hits New York City on July 13, 1977
NEW YORK - On July 13, 1977, 45 years ago Wednesday, a major blackout hit New York City.
For 25 hours, the darkness led to total chaos, with widespread looting and fires in the streets.
It happened at a time when the city was already in a financial crisis, with high unemployment rates, and there was also a serial killer on the loose.
We're taking a look back at this moment in New York City history.
CBS2's Jim Jenson and John Tesh lead our coverage of the 1977 blackout.
Watch the full special in the video player above.
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