1920's timeline.

Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder

Apr 15, 1920

These two were arrested for robbing a shoe factory and murdering a commoner.

KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh

Nov 2, 1920

KDKA went on the air in Pittsburgh as the world's first commercially licensed station

teapot dome scandal

Apr 15, 1921

This was a bribery scandal involving the administration of the United States President.

1st Miss American Pageant

Sep 7, 1921

8 finalists fought for the ultimate win.

1st Winter Olympics Held

1924

This event was a success and led the IOC to amend its issues in 1925, which created the Winter Games.

The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Apr 10, 1925

The third novel was released by Charles Scribner's sons.

scopes monkey trial

Jul 10, 1925

This was also known as the "Monkey Trial" or the "Trial of the Century." This trial was about a man violating the butchering laws.

Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic

May 21, 1927

Charles completed the first solo fight in history.

The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)

Dec 30, 1927

First feature-length movie with sound to it.

Saint Valentines Day Massacre.

Feb 14, 1929

Chicago North Side erupted with gang violence.

Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)

Oct 29, 1929

People traded 16 million shares to the New York Stock exchanges.