New Year's Baby

On this date in 1997, perhaps with the idea of looking both at the year behind and the one to come, South African and American surgeons separate Zambian Siamese twins joined at the head. Possibly to prevent contemplative gazing today in 1695 a window tax is imposed in England and many shopkeepers brick up their windows to avoid paying it.

In 1904 on this day the first New Year's Eve celebration is held in New York City's Times Square, then known as Longacre Square. Three years later it is the site of the famous ball-dropping herald and in 1929 Guy Lombardo plays Auld Lang Syne for the first time at the Roosevelt Hotel. For unsurprising reasons it is National Champagne Day and on this date in 1938 Indiana's Dr. R.N. Harger introduces the "drunkometer" — the first breath test. It is also Unlucky Day so please take it easy.

The No Resolutions infant bodysuit — more styles here — is from the Attitude area of the CafePress.com DadTShirts store.


This Club's Baby Tile Coaster (Goo!) — the entire line here — is from the Posters from Theatrical Plays division within the Vintage Poster Art section of the CafePress.com my disgusting art online store. (Their very wide selection of goods includes some items that are suitable for adults only.) If you play your cards right tonight you will be able to flaunt their I Survived Yesterday gear tomorrow.

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