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The First Ever Times Square Ball Drop Was Held Atop the New York Times Headquarters in 1907, Starting a Cherished Tradition
Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp ...
How Counting Down to Midnight on New Year’s Became a Tradition
The first NYE countdown can arguably be traced to the final seconds of 1957, when prominent radio correspondent Ben Grauer counted down the New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City’s Times Square, ...
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Today in Keys History
The 52nd anniversary of Emancipation was observed by Key West residents, under the auspices of the Emancipation Committee, ...