On New Year’s Day, we change our calendars, make our resolutions for the year, and recover from the night before.
Start your year by learning new facts about the first day of the year in January.
An earlier version of the Roman calendar had 10 months in a year.
The last Roman gladiator competition took place on January 1st, 404 AD.
Ellis Island opened for immigration on January 1st, 1892.
The first Rose Bowl took place on January 1st, 1902. Michigan defeated Stanford 49-0.
On January 1st, 1934, Alcatraz became a U.S. Federal prison.
New Zealand is one of the first countries to celebrate New Year’s.
Christmas tree bonfires are a popular New Year tradition in parts of Europe.
An insurance group study found that the most cars were stolen on New Year’s Eve.
Over 1.5 million people witness the famous Sydney Harbour’s New Year celebration.
Losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution. Learn all about sticking to your resolutions in our handy guide!
We hope you enjoyed our little-known facts about New Year’s Day.
A new year is like a fresh start as we have another 365 days to play with – and the possibilities are endless. So dream big and cherish each moment.
We hope this new year brings you happiness, success, and prosperity. Happy New Year!
