The New Years Eve Times Square Ball Drop - US 101
December 26, 2017
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as posted by the channelWhy is there a giant ball dropped every year in New York City's Times Square to ring in the New Year?
On this week's episode, we'll look at the history of the famous ball drop. We'll learn how New Yorkers celebrated before the ball, how the idea of the ball was inspired by sailors, and how many versions of the Times Square ball have been made over the course of its history.
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