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"Black Friday" becomes popular (8h 21min, nov 25, 1950 y – 19h 49min, nov 25, 1950 y)

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During the 1950s, Philadelphia police used "Black Friday" to describe what happened the day after Thanksgiving, when people came into the city for the Army vs. Navy football game. Philly cops had to work extra late due to all the extra people.

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8h 21min, nov 25, 1950 y
19h 49min, nov 25, 1950 y
~ 10 hours