A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop

The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.

​ The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN