JOURNAL ARTICLE

10 Surprising Facts About the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Moench, Mallory 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the New Year's Eve ball drop tradition in Times Square, New York City, which is expected to attract over one billion viewers. The tradition began in the early 1900s as a response to a fireworks ban, with the first ball created by Ukrainian immigrant Jacob Starr in 1907. The modern ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds and is adorned with 2,688 crystal triangles, each symbolizing different meanings. The event involves extensive security measures and cleanup efforts, with significant participation from the public, including the dropping of confetti containing personal wishes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174584693
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