1920’s Timeline

Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder:

May 5, 1920

Arrested and later executed because of Robbery and murder. Which led many to think it was an unfair conviction.

KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh:

Nov 2, 1920

First commercial radio station in the U.S. Its first broadcast was the 1920’s presidential election, which marked the beginning of commercial radio broadcasting.

Teapot Dome Scandal:

1921

Bribery candle involving leasing of federal oil companies and was one of the most significant scandals in U.S. history

1st Miss American Pageant:

Sep 8, 1921

Held in Atlantic City, New Jersey and was a way to expand the summer tourist season and turned into an American Tradition.

1st Winter Olympics Held:

Jan 25, 1924

Held in Chamonix, France and established an international multi-sport event for winter sport.

The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald:

Apr 10, 1925

A novel that captures the social upheaval and provides a wonderful insight of the American Dream.

Scopes Monkey Trial:

Jul 10, 1925

A high school teacher that was excused of breaking the law by teaching evolution.

Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic

May 20, 1927

The first pilot to fly across the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis was a big landmark.

The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound):

Oct 6, 1927

First featured length film that had dialogue and showed the viability of sound in movies.

St. Valentine's Day Massacre:

Feb 14, 1929

The murder of 7 from the Chicago Gang was ordered by Capone’s Gang and was a brutal act of violence that shocked the nation.

Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash):

Oct 29, 1929

The stock market crashed and most banks couldn’t give out money and wiped out many investors.