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Something Extremely Rare Just Happened to the Iconic Hollywood Sign

Something Extremely Rare Just Happened to the Iconic Hollywood Sign

Summary

The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles was briefly lit up for a film shoot, surprising locals. This is rare because the sign is usually not illuminated, and it was last lit for special events, such as its 100th anniversary.

Key Facts

  • The Hollywood sign was lit up on a Friday night for a film project involving a helicopter.
  • It is uncommon for the Hollywood sign to be illuminated.
  • The original Hollywood sign was put up in 1923 and had lights until 1933.
  • The lights were turned off in 1933 because it was too costly to keep them on.
  • The sign is only lit for special events, such as in 1999 for the millennium and in December 2023 for its 100th year.
  • Photographer Eric J. Smith took photos of the illuminated sign and shared them on social media.
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