New England's Dark Day

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May 19, 1780 was dubbed New England's Dark Day, when an abnormal darkening of the day sky was observed over the New England states and parts of Canada. It is currently thought this was due to a combination of smoke from forest fires and a thick fog. The darkness was so complete that candles were required from noon until midnight, when it finally dispersed and the stars could be seen.