1920s Timeline

By RandiAPalmer

  • Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder

    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 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

    1st Miss American Pageant
    The first Miss American Pageant was held on September 7-8, 1921. This was held in Atlantic City.

  • 1st Winter Olympics Held

    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

    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

    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 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.

  • St. Valentine's Day Massacre

    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.