Important Events in 1925

Discovery of New Galaxies

Jan 1, 1925

American astronomer Edwin Hubble announces the discovery of galaxies outside the Milky Way.

First All Female US State Supreme Court

Jan 8, 1925

The first all-woman US State Supreme Court was appointed as a special state supreme court for a case involving the Woodmen of the World.

Mafia Activity

Feb 14, 1925

Al Capone takes over Chicago bootlegging racket

American Negro Congress

Mar 7, 1925

American Negro Congress is organized

Society in the Media

Apr 10, 1925

“The Great Gatsby” by F Scott Fitzgerald is published

Evolutionary Debate

May 5, 1925

John T Scopes (a US teacher) was arrested for teaching the theory of evolution

Peace Over War Debts

Nov 12, 1925

US and Italy sign peace accord about war debts

Presidency and the Radio

Dec 14, 1925

Calvin Coolidge becomes the first US president to have his inauguration broadcast over the radio

Great Tri-State Tornado

Dec 14, 1925

Eight 60 mph tornadoes speed through Missouri, Indiana and Illinois, killing 689 people and injuring thousands more.

NYC Grows

Dec 15, 1925

New York City becomes the largest city in the world (taking the lead from London)