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KDKA goes up
KDKA is the first broadcasting station ever. This would just be about the election which very few people heard on the radio. -
1st Miss American Pageant
This was the first beuaty pageant this would soon become a very popular and yearly Event. Women would dress up and compete for the best looking. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
This scandal involved W.G.Harding and his Ohio gang. They sold oil rights that belonged to the US Marines to private companies which was illegal. After his death this would come out. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
Held in Chamonix a village first winter Olympics was won by Norway. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
One of the most popular and best selling books written by Fitzgerald. This book is still one of the best selling books and would inspire countless others. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Two Anarchist supporters that were Italian were accused of murder charges. While there was never 100% proof of them committing the crimes they were still sentenced to death. This was major as it would split America into people who hated foreigners and people who felt like the hate wasnt fair. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
This trial was charged against Scopes a sub teacher who was teaching evolution in class. This was illegal at the time and he would be charged guilty until it was changed. This would soon change the teaching of science. -
First Flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic.
This was a major success and a major moment in history as this would soon lead the way for commercial flying. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
The first movie with sound. This would star Al Jones as the head actor. This would start making quiet movies very quickly unpopular. Voice acting would become very important. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
This massacre would be done by Al capone and his lackeys. They dressed up as cops and then shot multiple rival gang members. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
This would pave way for the great depression. People buying stocks on a margin and poor agriculture and low wages would also play a role into causing the collaspe in the New York Stock Exchange.