A city that never sleeps, New York City was abruptly plunged into darkness on July 13, 1977, during what would become known as the Great New York City Blackout. The blackout started at approximately 9:34 PM, leaving the entire city, spanning over 840 square kilometers and inhabited by eight million people, in a state of disarray. With power lines down, public transportation halted, and no streetlights to guide the way, chaos erupted on the streets. As looting and arson ran rampant, the people of New York City demonstrated remarkable resilience, coming together to support one another in the face of adversity.