Rockefeller Center Christmas trees through the years
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Rockefeller Center is home to NYC's iconic Christmas tree.
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From left, Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Matt Lauer, and Natalie Morales appear with the Rockettes on stage at the 82nd annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2013 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2012 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2009 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2006 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2005 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2004 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2003 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2002 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2001 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 2000 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1999 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1998 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1997 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1994 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1993 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1991 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1990 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1989
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1989.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1988 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1987 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1986 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1985 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1984 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1983
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1983.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1982 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1981 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1980
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1980.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1979 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1978 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1977 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1976 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1975 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1974 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1973 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1972 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1971 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1970 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1969
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1969.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1968 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1967 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1966
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1966.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1965 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1964 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1963 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1962 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1961 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1960 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1958 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1957 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1956 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1955 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1954 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1953 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1952 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1951 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1950 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1949 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1948 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1947
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1947.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1946 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1945
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1945.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1944 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1943 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
1942
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree seen in 1942.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1941 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1940 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1939 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1938 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1937 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1936 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1935 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1934 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1933 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Holiday lights adorn the 1932 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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Construction workers line up for pay beside the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York in this 1931 file photo. The Christmas tree went on to become an annual tradition and a New York landmark. St. Patrick's Cathedral is visible in the background on Fifth Avenue.
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