New Year's Eve Ball Drop Quiz

When did the first New Year's Eve ball drop occur in Times Square?

• December 31, 1920

• December 31, 1910

• December 31, 1907

• December 31, 1904

Why was the use of fireworks banned in Times Square after 1904?

• They were too expensive

• They posed a safety hazard

• They caused a lot of noise

• They were not bright enough

How many different versions of the New Year's Eve ball have there been since the first drop?

• Six

• Five

• Eight

• Seven

What was the original purpose of the time balls used in ports?

• To signal the start of a new year

• To help ships adjust their clocks

• To entertain sailors

• To mark the end of a workday

What is a notable feature of the modern New Year's Eve ball?

• It is dropped manually

• It is smaller than the original

• It uses LED lights

• It is made of wood