The first day of the new year also marks the anniversary of several milestone moments in history. See how many of these “firsts on the First” events you know with this short, fun quiz.
1. What year was the first to be welcomed with a ball dropped in New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
A: 1901C: 1928
B: 1908D: 1931
Answer: B The first giant ball was made of iron and wood and contained 100 25-watt light bulbs. Jacob Starr, a young immigrant metalworker, built it. His company created most of the ceremonial balls for the rest of the 20th century.