Happy New Year’s Eve – we hope you’ve had an amazing year! December 31st is officially No Interruptions Day and Make Up Your Mind Day.
We’ve made it to the very last day of the year, that’s a reason to celebrate!
You probably already guessed this, but today has been a very important day in history, it’s the end of a year, but also the start of something new! Here you’ll find some interesting facts and events that all happened on New Year’s Eve throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1977, Ted Bundy escaped from jail? He broke through the ceiling of the chief jailer’s apartment and, wearing clothes he found there, walked out the front door.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about December 31st in history!
What Events Happened On December 31 In History?
2017 The Washington Post called the Lorde a bigot in an ad after she canceled her show in Israel.
2009 A blue moon and a lunar eclipse occurred on the same day.
1999 Boris Yeltsin resigned as the President of Russia, which left Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President.

1993 Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years.
1988 The Fog Bowl, a heavy, dense fog rolled over Soldier Field in Chicago during the second quarter of the Bears vs. Eagles NFC Divisional Playoff Game.

1977 Ted Bundy escaped from jail.
1970 Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit to break up The Beatles.
1967 Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Caesar’s Palace Fountain.
1946 US President Harry Truman officially proclaimed the end of World War II.
1907 The New Year’s Eve Ball was lowered in New York Times Square for the very first time.
1895 American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr. patented the first electric-powered bicycle.
1857 Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the new capital of Canada.
1600 The British East India Trading Company was given a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I.
192 AD Roman Emperor Commodus survived an assassination attempt.

Famous Quotes Said On December 31
What is your favorite quote from December 31st? Here are the most noteworthy quotes said on this day in history.
2009
“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”
– Brad Paisley
Famous People Born On December 31
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Anthony Hopkins? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1999 Brooklyn McKnight
American YouTuber

- Age:
- 22 years old
- Born In:
- Utah, USA
1977 Psy
South Korean Singer

- Age:
- 44 years old
- Born In:
- Seoul, South Korea
1977 Donald Trump Jr.
American Political Activist

- Age:
- 44 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1937 Anthony Hopkins
Welsh Actor

- Age:
- 84 years old
- Born In:
- Wales, UK
Special Holidays On December 31
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!

No Interruptions Day

Make Up Your Mind Day
December 31 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Those of you who were born on New Year’s Eve share the Capricorn star sign.
Capricorn is represented by the sea goat and is the tenth sign in the zodiac. Anyone who was born between December 22 and January 20 falls into this astrological sign.
Anyone born in December has the Blue Topaz birthstone. The blue topaz promotes harmony, serenity, tranquility and helps the wearer to overcome hurt and pain.
Those who were born on this day were likely conceived the same year on April 9.