Fifty years ago | First consignment of fireworks shipped to U.S.
The Hindu·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Sivakasi-made fireworks were shipped to the United States for the first time on April 23, 1976. The initial consignment contained 875 packets valued at Rs. 1.6 lakhs, part of a larger Rs. 15 lakh order. These fireworks were designated for America's bicentennial celebrations.
Key Entities
SivakasiUnited StatesfireworksbicentennialApril 1976Rs. 1.6 lakhsMadras