Vintage Videos

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News, 1940s: Celebrants in Times Square on New Year's Eve. "Happy New Year" appears on news zipper on Allied Chemical Building. Crowds wave, stands on street signs; balloons fall on ballroom, people in tuxedos drink champagne. Father Time chased by bathing beauties and thrown into pool!
Silhouette of newborn baby slapped on rear by doctor. Movie theatre trailer wishing moviegoers a Happy New Year. 1950s live TV remote from Times Square as ball drops for the year 1958. Crowds wave; Guy Lombardo performs at the Waldorf Astoria, people with hats and noisemakers. Contemporary (late 1990s) film footage of New Year's Eve in Times Square. Streets choked with people. People wave balloons; ball comes down to welcome 1996. With laser lights, confetti falls on crowds celebrating the New Year. Fireworks explode in sky viewable from Times Square.