New year's eve 2013

New Year's Eve 2013! A night to remember, indeed.

Here are some notable events and facts about New Year's Eve 2013:

Celebrations around the world:

• In Times Square, New York City, over 1 million people gathered to watch the iconic ball drop, which was broadcast live on TV and online.
• In London, the London Eye was lit up with fireworks and a countdown took place at the Tower of London.
• In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was the focal point of the celebrations, with fireworks and a light show.
• In Sydney, Australia, the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge was the site of a massive fireworks display.

Music and performances:

• In Times Square, performances included Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Kellie Pickler.
• In London, the BBC broadcast a concert featuring performances by Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, and One Direction.

Notable events:

• The world welcomed the new year just hours after the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away on December 5, 2013.
• The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, and the team celebrated their championship with a parade on New Year's Eve.

Fun facts:

• The estimated global population at the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2013, was approximately 7.2 billion people.
• The most popular New Year's Eve resolutions for 2014 included losing weight, quitting smoking, and improving mental health.
• The average cost of a New Year's Eve party in the United States was around $100 per person.

In popular culture:

• The TV special "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" aired on ABC, featuring performances by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Taylor Swift, and more.
• The movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" was released on Christmas Day 2013 and became a box office hit, with many people watching it on New Year's Eve.

What are your favorite memories of New Year's Eve 2013?