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New York Times New Year’s Eve ball drop
True/False
things released on January first
Cool History events on January 1st
100

What is the symbol of the new year?

A baby

100

How large is the Times Square New Years Eve ball in feet?

12 feet

100

New years eve is celebrated on the same date all around the world.

False

100

What is the science fiction horror novel written by Mary Shelley that was first published on New Year’s Day in 1818?

Frankenstein

100

on January first, Abraham lincoln issued what proclamation?

The emancipation proclamation

200

On average, How many glasses of bubbly are consumed on New years each year?

360 million

200

How many colors can the New Year’s Eve ball display? Hint: ___ Million

16 Million

200

The top resolution is to loose more weight every year.

True

200

The cartoon film “Happy new year Charlie brown” was released on January first of what year?

1986

200

The navy SEALs were founded on January 1st of what year?

1962

300

The Dutch believed eating what food would bring good luck for the new years?

Donuts

300

When did the first ball drop on New years Eve?

1907

300

The ancient Roman’s celebrated the new years in march when planting crops began.

True

300

January 1st 1983 is considered the official birthday of what?

The internet

300

What Canadian act was passed on January first of 1947?

The Canadian Citizenship Act

400

immigrants from which country introduced the new years baby to the United States?

Germany

400

How much did the first New York times ball weigh?

700 pounds

400

To get many new friends during the coming year, people in Denmark throw towels on their neighbors doorsteps.

False, they actually throw and break dishes.

400

What old prison turned into a federal prison on January 1st of 1934?

Alcatraz

400

what year did the country of Brunei gain its independence?

1984

500

“January” gets its name from which Roman god?

Janus, the god of doors and gates

500

What was the first ever New York times ball made of?

Iron and wood

500

Every year in Antarctica there is a music festival held on New Year’s Eve.

True, it’s called the icestock

500

What year was the first mobile cellphone call?

1985

500

What was the hottest January 1st on record in Australia?

2006, hit 113°f