April 28, 1937 in New York history

πŸ“ On This Day πŸ“

86 years ago on April 28th, 1937

The first animated electric sign debuts along Broadway

The sign featured 2,000 light bulbs that depicted a cartoon scene, similar to how later neon signs would light up figures in sequence to show movement.


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Record High: 90Β°F in 2009
Record Low: 31Β°F in 1874

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