Old Photos of New Year's Eve Celebrations in Times Square

By | December 31, 2016

Before we welcome in 2018, let's take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, New York City.

Looking north from 43rd street, a huge crowd gathers around a Christmas tree to welcome in 1938.
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Thousands of people fill Times Square to watch the annual ball drop on New Year's Eve in 1939.
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Times Square is packed with an endless sea of excited revelers in 1940.
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An estimated 750,000 celebrators turned out in Times Square on Jan. 1, 1945, which was all lit up with the help of Lady Liberty.
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Times Square is all lit up as the annual New Year's Eve bash begins in 1948.
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Times Square is filled with people waiting to usher in 1958.
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Confetti fills the air as the crowd celebrates the new year at Times Square on Jan. 1, 1959.
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Revelers at Grand Central Station celebrate on New Year's Eve 1963.
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Pedestrians crowd Times Square to ring in 1964. This view is from the west corner of 44th and Broadway.
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An energetic looking crowd welcomes in 1985 on New Year's Eve in Times Square.
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H/T NY Daily News