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In 1907 when fireworks were banned.

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What happens in Times Square on News Years Eve?

At midnight in Times Square a ball is dropped on New Years Eve. The first ball drop in Times Square took place on December 31, 1907 and has been dropped annually except during 1942 and 1943.


How many lights are in the Times Square Ball?

It has varied over the years.


When was the first ball dropped in Times Square?

The Times Square ball drop began in 1907, when the use of fireworks within the city of New York was banned.


What year did the first ball drop for new years?

The first New Years Eve ball was dropped in 1904 after they changed the name of the square to Times Square. When they celebrated that was the first new years eve where they dropped the ball adn the tradition started...perhaps The Times Building opened 12/31/1904, there was a party on the roof with fireworks, but no ball. The ball was first dropped in 1907. The ball was not dropped in 1942 or 1943 because of World War II dimouts of the lights. Instead chimes were rung.


Where does new years eve ball drop?

In Times Square of New York City.


What happens to the ball in Times Square after it is dropped on New Years?

The Crystal Ball breaks into pieces of glass and confetties come out of The Crystal Ball


When was the first New Year's Eve ball dropped in time square?

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When to the countdowns start for the ball drop on New Years?

The Times Square Ball is a ball located atop the One Times Square building, primarily used as part of New Year's Eve celebrations. Since 2008 the countdown has begun 20 seconds before the hour.


What year was the new year's ball first dropped in New York City's Times Square?

1923


What is the most famous event to take place on Times Square every year?

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Does it cost any money to watch the ball drop in Times Square?

Times Square, please not Time Square. No, it costs nothing to watch the ball drop. Any money you spend would be on food, souvenirs, a place to stay (if you don't live in NYC), and transportation to get there.