Killer Smog of 1966 hits New York City over Thanksgiving
- Date Range
- November 24, 1966 – December 1, 1966
- Title
- Killer Smog of 1966 hits New York City over Thanksgiving
- What occurred
- Another wave of smog impacts the city over Thanksgiving as a result of a warmer than usual fall that trapped air above Manhattan, causing an official air-pollution emergency. Beginning on November 24, a dense smog blanketed the city, not moving until November 27 after a cold air mass swept it away. It was later discovered residents were affected by the smog for the following 4 days. In the end, over 10% of the city's population was harmed or had lasting effects.
- Location
- 151 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
- Image Citation
- Brody, Jane. “Millions Plagued by Air Irritants.” New York Times. Nov 26, 1966.
- Student name(s)
- Destiny Hallenbeck