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The 1920s
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Volstead Act Takes Effect
This makes the sale of alcohol unlawful. -
First Radio Station with Regular Broadcasts
Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA starts a regular schedule of broadcasting. -
First Dance Marathon
The first dance marathon in the United States is held in Audubon Ballroom, New York. -
President Harding's Death
President Warren Harding dies while in office. -
Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 passes. It brings about increased regulation on immigration and limits the number of immigrants allowed. -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is first published in 1925. -
Louis Armstrong and the Hot Five
Loius Armstrong makes his first recording, "Gut Bucket Blues," with the Hot Five -
Lindbergh Lands in Paris
Charles Lindbergh, pilot of The Spirit of St. Louis, lands in Paris after flying across the Atlantic Ocean. -
The Jazz Singer Debut
The first talking movie The Jazz Singer debuts. -
Sacco's and Vanzetti's Executions
Two immigrants, Sacco and Vanzetti, are executed, while still protesting their innocence. -
Black Thursday
The stock market crashes.
