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1918-1929
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World War One ends
On the 11th of November, at 5:00am an armistice was signed with Germany. At 11am of the same day, a cease-fire came into effect between the armies marking the end of the war. Whilst the war did not formally end until the following year when the peace treaty was signed.
Significance: this event marked the end of ‘The Great War,’ a war that changed the world. The war killed millions of people. The end of the war marked the start of a new age and led to massive technological advancements, changes -
Woman granted the right to vote in the USA
The womans beuro of the Depatment of Labor is formed.
The 19th amendment to the constitution is made granting women the right to vote. -
First Commertial Radio Broadcast
It was a news broadcast by the station 8mk from Detroit, Michigan, America. The station is still running today, under the ownership of the CBS. -
Modern Lie Detector Invented
Significance: The lie detector has helped prove innocent people innocent and put bad people in jail. Without it crime might be bigger, more dangerous and more out of control than it already is. Note: Exact date unknown. Only the year is accurate. -
First Readers Digest Published
Note: Exact date is unknowm. Only year is accurate. -
First sucessful test of Insulin on Humans
After several years of study, a team of scientists led by Professor Frederick Banting successfully tested their new medical drug, insulin, on Leonard Thompson, a 14 year old diabetic boy who was near death. It was successful. He rapidly regained his strength and appetite as a result.
Significance: Insulin has helped save thousands of people of diabetes. Without it a lot more people would be dead or dying. Note: Day of test is unknown. Only Month and Year is accurate. -
BBC founded
It was Formed to broadcast experimental radio servies. it was the Worlds first National Broadcastin station. -
BBC's First Broadcast
The first broadcast from the newley formed BBC. -
Talking Movies invented
New York City's Rivoli Theater had the first commertial screening of a motion picture with sound on film. -
Hitler Leads a failed Coup and is imprisoned
Hitler led is Nazi followers in a coup the failed. However it did lay the ground work for his future rise to power. -
A.A. Milne Publishes Winnie-the-Pooh
It was first published only in the United States and England. Note: Exact date of event is unknow. Only month and year is accurate. -
Bubble Gum Invented
Invented by Walter E. Diemer when is was experimenting with new gum recipies. Note: Exact date unknown. Only year is accurate. -
Penicillin Discovered
Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming discovered that if Penicillium Rubens were grown in a certain way, it would exude chemicals with antibiotic properties. Significance: Penicillin is one of the most widely used medical drugs in the world. It has saved hundreds of millions of lives since its introduction into the world. Without insulin the world would be a much sicker place. -
First Academy Awards
They were presented at a private dinner at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with an audience of about 270 people. -
Black Tuesday
The market lost 11% of its value at the opening bell. Significance: Black Tuesday marked the start of the Great Depression. A Depression which stopped the world and even contributed to the starting of World War Two.