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The first year since 1907 that the ball was NOT lit due to a wartime "dim out" ?

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In 1942 and 1943, no ball was dropped in Times Square due to the war. The ball has dropped every year since 1907 except for 1942 and 1943. At the time, the country was fighting in World War II and New York City participated in a "dim-out" to protect the city from air and naval attacks.

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In 1942 and 1943, no ball was dropped in Times Square due to the war. The ball has dropped every year since 1907 except for 1942 and 1943. At the time, the country was fighting in World War II and New York City participated in a "dim-out" to protect the city from air and naval attacks.

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