
It has nothing to do with assassinations, wars or the lunar landings.
Upon coming to the States, I was pleasantly surprised to find out I could still watch the Vienna New Year's Concert every January 1st., something that has become a New Year's tradition all over Europe. In the States it's shown on PBS, and Walter Cronkite hosted it from 1985 - 2007. I spent many groggy 1st of the years' with the Strausses and Walter!