Bing Daily Trivia Quiz: Copacabana

Question 1: Fireworks light up Copacabana in today’s image. Which country are we in?

Copacabana
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Jamaica

Correct Answer: Brazil

Fact: Locals have gathered for religious observances and celebrated New Year’s Eve at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, since the 1950s. Fireworks displays like the one seen in today’s image, however, began in 1976. Recognizing its value in promoting the city, Rio has held a free display every year since. Starting in 1993-94, live music was added to enhance the extravaganza.


Question 2: Which is the first country to ring in the new year?

  • Republic of Kiribati
  • Fiji
  • New Zealand

Correct Answer: Republic of Kiribati

Fact: The first inhabited place on Earth that gets to flip the calendar to January 1 is Kiritimati Island, which is part of the Republic of Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. Also known as Christmas Island, Kiritimati is in the furthest forward time zone in the world. Parts of New Zealand follow 15 minutes later, and Fiji comes in 2 hours later.


Question 3: What year did the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration begin?

  • 1904
  • 1916
  • 1920

Correct Answer: 1904

Fact: The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square has been held since 1904. The New York Times moved to what was then called Longacre Square, and it threw a party for the renamed neighborhood at the end of the year, complete with fireworks. After a fireworks ban in 1907, the electric ball drop became a new tradition. Cities around the US have put their own spin on this custom by dropping hometown favorites like a giant pickle, a massive glowing potato, and a 400-pound PEEPS chick.

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