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Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested and charged on May 5, 1920, for armed robbery and murder. They shot Alessandro Berardelli was shot and killed and robbed of $15,000. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
KDKA was the world's first commercially licensed station. It went on the air in Pittsburgh on November 2, 1920. -
1st Miss American Pageant
The first Miss American Pageant was held on September 7-8, 1921. This was held in Atlantic City. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal started on April 15, 1922. This was a political corruption scandal that happened in the U.S. involving President Harding. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
The first Winter Olympics was held on January 25, 1924. It was held in Chamonix, France. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgeralds novel "The Great Gatsby" was published on April 10, 1925. This was Fitzgerald's third book and greatest achievement. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
The Scopes Monkey Trial was decided on July 21, 1925. It began on July 10, 1925. John T. Scopes was charged with violating state law. -
Charles Lindbergh completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic on May 21, 1927. He flew from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
On October 6, 1927 The Jazz Singer was released by the Warner Bros. This was the first movie with sound. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre happened on February 14, 1929. This is where 7 members and associates of a Noth Side Gang in Chicago were murdered. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
The Black Tuesday also known as the Stock Market Crash occurred on October 29, 1929. On Black Tuesday the market decreased nearly 12%.