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Nineteenth Ammendment
The Nineteenth Ammendment gave women the right to vote. After hard work from women, the Nineteenth Ammendment is finally ratified 1920. Although many Southern states were still opposed to the ammendment, it was ratified in 1920. -
World Series Broadcast
The famous World Series is broadcast live over the radio for the first time. The New York Giants defeat the New York Yankees. This date is very important because baseball was very popular back then, and it was a big deal to be able to finally hear it over radio for the first time. -
The Teapot Dome Scandal Begins
The Teapot Dome Scandal began when the United States Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, leased Navy petroleum reserves and held private biddings. When Fall gained power of the oil feilds, he used bribery and blackmail to make a lot of money. Fall was later found guilty of bribery and was charged and sentenced to prison. -
President Harding Dies
President Harding dies after having a stroke in San Francisco. Harding was a Republican from Ohio, and preceeded Woodrow Wilson in office. After Harding's death, Calvin Coolidge is sworn into office as the 30th president of the United States. -
Hitler publishes Mein Kamf
Hitler publishes his book, Mein Kamf, which means "My Struggle." The book involves major parts in his life, but mostly consists of his political views. This book was written and published in Germany. -
Scopes Trial
Often referred to as the Scopes Monkey Trial, this trial was all about a high school teacher, John Scopes, accused of violating Tenesse's Butler Act. This Act said that it was unlawful to teach evolution at any state-funded school. -
Mickey Mouse is "born"
Mickey Mouse, a famous cartoon character, is created by Walt Disney in 1928. Mickey first appeared in a short film called Steamboat Willie, one of the first motion pictures with sound. Walt Disney himself was the first to be the voice of Mickey Mouse (1928-1947). -
St. Francis Dam Falls
On March 12, 1928, St Francis Dam collapses killing more than 500 people. This is considered one of the most severe engineering failures of the 20th century. This dam, located close to Los Angeles, CA, resulted in a devastating flood. -
Amelia Earheart Crosses the Atlantic
Amelia Earheart is invited to fly across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. She flies on a plain called Friendship with co-pilots Wilmer "Bill" Stultz and Louis "Slim" Gordon. She landed safely in South Wales with little fuel left. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
This pact was an agreement not to use war except in self-defense. This pact was signed by many nations, including the United States. This pact is also known as the Pact of Paris. Although signed by many nations, this pact did not end war, which was its goal.
