The event that prompted the first new years eve in Times square was the opening of a new headquarter by New York times.
This building was going to be next to the tallest that the city had. In order to draw the public and more attention to the building, the owner named Adolph Ochs decided to create a ball that was lighted.
The ball was to be brought down through a pole on the times square. Years after this ball dropping ritual has continued on New years eve in the United states.
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