5. The world’s Largest American Flag was Hung on the Bridge in 1976

In celebration of the country’s bicentennial anniversary, a 71,000-square-foot flag was hung across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The flag was 193 feet by 366.5 feet and weighed about 1-1/2 tons. Sponsored by Arm and Hammer, the flag was manufactured by Hood Sailmakers inc. and the Annin Flag Company. However, the design for the flag had not factored the wind and it was destroyed to shreds in just a few hours after being erected. Today, the flag hung on special occasions on the George Washington Bridge is considered the world’s largest free flying flag.