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Babe Ruth’s First Homerun
Babe Ruth hit his first homerun in a 4-3, 13 inning loss against the Yankees. This was at the Polo Grounds in New York. He also pitches 12 innings this game. -
18th Amendment Ratified
Congress ratifies the 18th amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation and sale of alcohol within the United States. The Amendment was in effect for the following 13 years. It was repealed in 1933 by ratification of the 21st Amendment. -
The Overproduction Of Cotton
Cotton prices at New Orleans rise to about 42 cents a pound, prompting Southern farmers to plant the largest crop in history. This causes an overproduction in cotton resulting in a collapse in prices, therefore cotten falls to less than 10 cents a pound. Cotton farmers will toil in near-depression conditions throughout most of the 1920s and 30s. -
Flappers
Young women known for embracing their freedom, although at the time people thought they were ridiculous. They were the first to wear short dresses that exposed their legs, and the first to wear makeup in public. They were one of the many factors of women gaining independence. -
19th Amendment Ratified
The 19th amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. This ended women suffrage, and allowed women to have more independence. This was the start to a great life for future women. -
Sacco-Vanzetti Trial
The Sacco-Vanzetti trial begins. Two Italian Immigrants, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti will eventually be convicted of murder and will be executed. They were convicted of murdering a guard and a paymaster -
President Harding Dies
President Warren G.Harding dies of a stroke in a San Francisco hotel room. This was a tragedy to the whole country. Vice President Calvin Coolidge has to take up his role as president. -
The Charleston Dance
The Charleston is a dance named after the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina. The charleston becomes the craze dance in the U.S. This became popular from a 1923 New York Play. Many people did this dance, it was very popular for Flappers. -
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart "Lady Lindy" was the first women passenger to cross the Atlantic. She set many records. She was the first female pilot. -
Stock Market Crash
A cause of the Great Depression. People saved up in stocks and didn’t invest more. Stocks went down in value greatly and the stock market crashed.
