Sky News Darwin bureau chief Matt Cunningham discusses the devastating impact of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin in 1974 ahead of a special Sky News investigation marking the 50th anniversary of one of Australia’s worst natural disasters. | Sky News Australia

On Christmas Eve in 1974, Cyclone Tracy barreled across Darwin, destroying much of the city and killing 66 people. Hear untold stories from survivors in Cyclone Tracy: 50 Years On, a 7NEWS special event on @Channel7 and @7plus. #1974 #tracy #cyclone #tropicalcyclone #typhoon #hurricane #disaster #naturaldisaster #cyclonetracy #darwin #nt #northernterritory #australia #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

In the early hours of Christmas Day 1974, Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy passed through Darwin, devastating the city and taking 66 lives. 70% of homes in the city were either destroyed or severely damaged. In this video, see footage of the aftermath of the cyclone and hear descriptions of the damage from people who experienced it. For information on records we hold about Cyclone Tracy, see our fact sheet – bit.ly/2SPZzrW | National Archives of Australia