On July 4th, 1983, New Yorkers witnessed what is often described as being the greatest firework shows in history.  The Macy’s Fireworks Show had been an annual tradition since 1976 but 1983 was the first year that the fireworks were shot off from the East River.  Along with commemorating the 4th of July, the massive display was meant to honor the 100th birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The 1983 show was also memorable because it was the first large-scale fireworks show to ever be televised.  In 1983, it was aired on local stations in New York and New Jersey.  In 2000, NBC took over the rights and begin broadcasting the event nationally.  Tomorrow, the 50th annual Macy’s Fireworks Show will be broadcast on NBC and it will be streaming on Peacock.

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