Of those who successfully achieved their top resolution, 40% of them did so on the first attempt.

65% of people made their resolutions between the 28th of December and New Year’s Day.

People make more resolutions to start a new habit (84%) , than to break an old one (16%).

67% of people actually make 3 or more resolutions.

63% of people are still going to keep their new years resolutions after the first two months.

The first day of the year was fixed as January 1 by the Gregorian calendar, adopted by Pope Gregory XIII on February 24, 1582.

Some cultures believe various foods bring good luck and prosperity if eaten on New Year’s Day.

Making New Year’s resolutions dates back to the Babylonians.

1907 – New York’s famous ball drops for the first time from Times Square on New Year’s Eve. It was a five foot ball made out of wood and iron, weighed 700 lbs, and included 100 25-watt bulbs.

The ball has been dropped every year, except in 1942 and 1943 due to wartime lighting restrictions.