1920-1930’s Timeline

  • Albert Einstein

    Albert Einstein
    Albert Einstein was an active leader of the International Antiwar movement and supported conscientious objection. He was also the Father of Theory of Relativity. Einstein is also known for his influences on the philosophy of science.
  • Sacco and Vanzetti Trial

    Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
    Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were convicted of murder and are executed. The trial was considered a miscarriage of justice in American legal history.
  • Hardening dies

    Hardening dies
    Warren G. Hardening in his San Francisco hotel room dies of a stroke. His Vice President Coolidge becomes president. He was the 6th of 8 presidents to die while still in office.
  • Hilter

    Hilter
    In Munich, a trial against Hilter is held. He was accused of trying to overthrow the German Republic. To hitlers advantage the trial had coverage.
  • The Great Gatsby

    The Great Gatsby
    The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book was was based on what he went through in his life. The Great Gatsby was known as one of the foremost pieces of American fiction of its time.
  • Forest fire

    Forest fire
    A forest fire breaks in San Luis Obispo, California. It burned 900 acres, killing 2 people. Many people were devastated by how fast the fire had spread.
  • Lindbergh flies alone

    Lindbergh flies alone
    Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. They say it took 33.5 hours to cross it. New Yorker,Raymond Orteig,said if anyone flew from New York to Paris without stopping, he would offer a prize of 25,000 dollars.
  • Air conditioned buildings

    Air conditioned buildings
    The first air conditioned building to ever be done was opened in San Antonio. The building was designed by George Willis. He named this building Milam building.
  • The yo yo

    The yo yo
    The yo yo was created by an immigrant by the name of Pedro Flores. The yo yo was called many names such as “ Whirligigs” and “ Bandelores”. Pedro also gave instructions to different kinds of tricks for the yo-yo.
  • Italy gains Independence

    Italy gains Independence
    Italy is granted their Independence on June 7th. They are now their own State. It is also made up of different territories.
  • Mickey Mouse

    Mickey Mouse
    Mickey Mouse was first published in New York Mirror as a comic stripe. It appeared onto 40 newspapers. After the publishing, a woman by the name of Charlotte Clark, created the first stuffed Mickey Mouse.