Despite the fear of power outages, loss of public transportation and phone services, even the threat of terrorist and nuclear attacks, people from countless nations gathered together in celebration. Individuals from a multitude of backgrounds packed into Times Square, as well as other places around the globe, and stood for hours as midnight drew closer. Men and women, black and white, young and old were all anticipating the same event. With fireworks, confetti, musical performances, elaborate light displays and native traditions, the world welcomed the most anticipated new year in history. Very few historical events have brought a majority of the world together in celebration.
Nations join in war and gather in protest.
They divide themselves based on race, sex, religion and culture. But for one evening, the world forgot its enemies and celebrated the passing of time. For that small miracle, all of the hype and millennium madness was worth it.