The 20's

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  • Census

    Census
    In census of 1910 counted a United States population of 92,228,496. The 21% increase since the last census

  • Girl Scouts

    Girl Scouts
    The American Girl Guides, renamed the Girl Scouts one year later, is formed.

  • Grand Central Station

    Grand Central Station
    Grand Central Station, the world's largest rail terminal, opens in New York City.

  • President Thedore passed away

    President Thedore passed away
    Former President Theodore Roosevelt passed away at his home, Sagamore Hill, in Oyster Bay, New York.

  • Volstead Act

    Volstead Act
    On January 16, 1920 it was made illegal to sell, make, or transport any drink that contained more than one half of one percent alcohol by volume.

  • Reader's Digest

    Reader's Digest
    Reader's Digest is founded and the first issue published by Dewitt and Lila Wallace.

  • Time Magazine

    Time Magazine
    Time Magazine is published for the first time

  • NBC

    NBC
    The NBC Radio Network is formed by Westinghouse, General Electric, and RCA, opening with twenty-four stations.