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Dropping a ball to mark the start of the New Year

In Times Square in New York City, the tradition of dropping a ball to mark the start of the New Year has been a longstanding tradition. The first ball drop was held on December 31, 1907, and it has been a staple of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square ever since. The ball is… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13138 – The First New Year’s Celebration

Celebrating the New Year on January 1st dates back to Julius Caesar. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13138 – The First New Year’s Celebration appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source