What is now known as Times Square was originally named Long Acre Square. However, when the New York Times headquarters opened there in 1904 on New Year's eve, the name was changed to Times Square.
You Can Change Your Name Exactly 4 Times After That The Last Name You Have Changed It To Will Be Your Name Permanently.
The cricket's name in "The Cricket In Times Square" is Chester.
The mouse's name in "The Cricket in Times Square" is Chester.
he changed his name 4 times. :D
In 1904 the New York Times lobbied to get the formerly "Longacre Square" renamed to Times Square after the NY Times building that was there. They celebrated the name change with a large New Year's Eve celebration - and a tradition was born.
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Times Square was called Longacre Square until 1904, when it was renamed in honor of the newly erected Times Building.
Times Square is names after the New York Times building.
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The cricket's name in The Cricket in Times Square is Chester. He befriends a cat and mouse in the story and together they have adventures in New York City.