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Women given the right to vote - political
The 19th Amendment was passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920 -
Hardign Wins Presidency - political
Warren G. Harding is elected by a landslide. Harding wins 60% of the popular vote and 75% of the electoral vote. -
First Radio Broadcast of Baseball - entertainment
The KDKA of Pittsburgh was the first to broadcast a baseball game on the radio. It was a Pirates v. Phillies game. -
Television Iconoscope Invented - inventions
It was the first practical video camera tube to be used in early television cameras. -
Ford Motor Company - business
The market capitalization of Ford Motor Company exceeds $1 billion. -
Flapper Dress - social
"Rebellious" women begin to wear flapper dresses, creating a fad. -
Fox Trot - social
The foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance characterized by long, continuous flowing movements across the dance floor. It became popular in 1927. -
Lindbergh's First Solo Flight - invention
Aviator Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo transatlantic flight, starting the invention of flight across sea. -
The Jazz Singer - entertainment
Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer" was the first "talking" movie, marking the end of silent films. -
Stock Market Collapse - business
The American stock market collapses, kicking off the Great Depression.
