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Which event lasted 25 hours and lead to chaos in New York City?

Retry Correct Incorrect The 1977 Blackout lasted 25 hours in the heat of the summer, which lead to chaos, looting, vandalism, and mass crime across the city. It began after lightning hit a power station at Buchanan South.

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Which event lasted 25 hours and lead to chaos in New York City?

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