On September 23, 1873 , in St. Petersburg, on #Odessa Street, the world's first electric lamps were lit, replacing the old kerosene lamps . One of the eyewitnesses reported: “Suddenly, out of the darkness, we got into a street with bright lighting. In two lanterns, kerosene lamps were replaced by incandescent lamps, which poured out a bright white light. Those gathered with delight and surprise admired this light without fire.