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retrospect: December 31, 1907: First New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Times Square.

Authors :
Potter, Sean
Source :
Weatherwise. Nov/Dec2009, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p12-15. 4p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article commemorates on the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City on December 31, 1907. It cites that it was one of the most popular celebrations worldwide which was initiated and organized by Alfred Ochs in 1904. It notes that the scheme evidently worked, since about 200,000 people reportedly went in the area until the severe weather condition event in 1907 which affected the holiday festivities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00431672
Volume :
62
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Weatherwise
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45581767
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00431670903337557