5778 New Year's Eve Celebrations Trivia Questions with Answers
5778 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
In the 1907 New York Times New Year's Eve celebration, what replaced the canceled fireworks display?
Answer
An illuminated time ball
What 19th-century Scottish song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Answer
Auld Lang Syne
At Sydney New Year's Eve, which harbor landmark is lit by the midnight fireworks?
Answer
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Which city’s annual New Year's Eve event is known as the ball drop?
Answer
New York City
Which river is the setting for London's official New Year's Eve fireworks?
Answer
River Thames
What is New Year's Eve called in France?
Answer
Saint-Sylvestre
Which television program hosted by Dick Clark began its New Year's Eve broadcasts in 1972?
Answer
New Year's Rockin' Eve
Which beach hosts Rio de Janeiro's best-known New Year's Eve fireworks and celebrations?
Answer
Copacabana Beach
Which famous song did ABBA release as a New Year's-themed single in 1980?
Answer
Happy New Year
Which structure is the visual centerpiece of Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display?
Answer
Sydney Harbour Bridge
At which Madrid landmark does Spain's best-known New Year's Eve countdown take place?
Answer
Puerta del Sol
In New York City's New Year's Eve ball drop, which building is the ball lowered from?
Answer
One Times Square
In Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebration, what is the name of the traditional torchlit procession?
Answer
The Torchlight Procession
Which bridge is a signature landmark in Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display?
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Sydney Harbour Bridge