In 1994, People in Los Angeles Saw the Sky for the First Time… And Called 911 In 1994, a massive earthquake struck Los Angeles, shaking the city and plunging millions into darkness. With power out across the region, something extraordinary happened — something most residents had never seen before. As the city lights went black, the sky lit up. People stepped outside and looked up to find a glowing, silvery band stretching across the heavens. Some were so startled they called 911, reporting a mys