By Gene Gallelli
Millions with champagne in hand waited anxiously for the ball to drop in Times Square, while just as many had a cup of coffee and went to bed at the usual time. Millions made New Year resolutions and an equal number or more broke them a minute after the sparkling geodesic sphere hit the ground.
The first ball drop took place in 1907, and, except for 1942 and 1943, during the Second World War, the tradition has continued every year on December 31st.
The specific-time drop had a maritime origin that was intended to help sailors set their
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