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In 1942 and 1943 why was the Ball Lowering for New Years in NYC suspended?
Due To World War II
What yearly event did not happen in the years 1942 and 1943 due to wartime restrictions?
The New Year's ball drop
What happens in Times Square on News Years Eve?
At midnight in Times Square a ball is dropped on New Years Eve. The first ball drop in Times Square took place on December 31, 1907 and has been dropped annually except during 1942 and 1943.
What year was the dropping of the new years ball cancelled and why?
The only years when the Times Square celebration did not include a ball drop was 1942 and 1943, the height of World War II. This was in compliance with the national night time lighting restrictions. In place of the illuminated ball, there was a midnight moment of silence and the sounding of chimes.
What movie and television projects has Alice Kirby been in?
Alice Kirby has: Played Minor Role in "Lucky Jordan" in 1942. Played Helen in "Hi, Neighbor" in 1942. Played Bit Role in "Iceland" in 1942. Played Cafe Girl in "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in 1943. Played Girl in Singing Quartette in "Salute for Three" in 1943. Played Bit Role in "True to Life" in 1943. Played Passenger in "Caribbean Romance" in 1943. Played Garter Girl in "The Crystal Ball" in 1943. Played Office Girl in "Lady in the Dark" in 1944. Played Bit Part in "The Lusty Men" in 1952.
What type of joint allows the upper arm to be raise and lowered?
The ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder allows the upper arm to be raised and lowered.
What movie and television projects has Lynda Grey been in?
Lynda Grey has: Performed in "Stella Dallas" in 1937. Played Actress in "Stage Door" in 1937. Played Irene Roma in "Shadows Over Shanghai" in 1938. Played Louisiana Belle in "Louisiana Purchase" in 1941. Played Girl in "Holiday Inn" in 1942. Played Hostess in "True to the Army" in 1942. Played Chorine in "Priorities on Parade" in 1942. Played Model in "Take a Letter, Darling" in 1942. Played Cadet Ball Guest in "The Major and the Minor" in 1942. Played Undetermined Role in "Night in New Orleans" in 1942. Played Swing Shift Singer in "Star Spangled Rhythm" in 1942. Played Cafe Girl in "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in 1943. Played Hostess in "Salute for Three" in 1943. Played Showgirl in "Happy Go Lucky" in 1943. Played Actress in "Young and Willing" in 1943. Played Garter Girl in "The Crystal Ball" in 1943. Played Office Girl in "Lady in the Dark" in 1944. Played Ghost of Mary Meredith in "The Uninvited" in 1944. Played Girl in "Bring on the Girls" in 1945.
What item atop the building at One Times Square New York City drops at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Stats of the first New York ball: 700 pounds; 5 feet in diameter. The ball was made from wood and iron. The modern ball that is dropped is made from Waterford Crystal and weights over 1,000 pounds. There are over 9,000 LED lights, but uses hardly any energy. The ball begins to drop at 11:59 and completes the journey exactly at midnight to ring in the New Year. The ball was not lowered in 1942 and 1943 due to wartime restrictions.
What year did the first ball drop for new years?
The first New Years Eve ball was dropped in 1904 after they changed the name of the square to Times Square. When they celebrated that was the first new years eve where they dropped the ball adn the tradition started...perhaps The Times Building opened 12/31/1904, there was a party on the roof with fireworks, but no ball. The ball was first dropped in 1907. The ball was not dropped in 1942 or 1943 because of World War II dimouts of the lights. Instead chimes were rung.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Crystal Ball - 1943?
The Crystal Ball - 1943 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S (1959) Sweden:Btl
What actors and actresses appeared in The Darktown Strutters Ball - 1942?
The cast of The Darktown Strutters Ball - 1942 includes: The Charioteers as Themselves
What type of joint allows upper arms to be raised and lowered?
The ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder allows the upper arm to be raised and lowered.
