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Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested for armed robbery and murder. Many people believed they were treated unfairly because of their background. Their trial became famous and ignited debates about justice. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
KDKA was the first radio station to broadcast live on the air. It played news and music for people to hear at home. This event started the rise of radio as a way to share information and entertainment. -
1st Miss American Pageant
The first Miss America Pageant was a contest to judge beauty and talent. Women competed to win the title and for fame. It became a popular event that still happens today. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
It was a political scandal in the early 1920s where government oil reserves were secretly given control over to private companies. Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was involved in the illegal deal, that lead to public outrage. It came to light in October 1923 and caused a huge scandal in President Harding’s administration. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
The first Winter Olympics was a sports event with competitions on ice and snow. Athletes from different countries came to compete in events like skiing and skating. It started a tradition that continues every four years. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
It was a novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald about wealth and the American Dream. It was told about a rich man’s love and the life of the 1920s. The book later to become one of the most famous in American literature. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
It was a famous court case about teaching evolution in schools. A teacher was put on trial for teaching it that caused a big debate. The case brought attention to science versus religion in education. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, making history. He traveled a long distance without stopping and proved it was possible. His achievement inspired the future of flying and made him a worldwide hero. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
The Jazz Singer was the first movie to include sound that changed films forever. It featured a man singing and talking which was a huge breakthrough in movie making. This new technology made silent films outdated and started the era of talking movies. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre was when seven members of a rival gang were killed in a brutal attack. It was carried out by gunmen, most likely linked to Al Capone’s gang. It shocked the nation and became a symbol of the violence in Chicago during Prohibition. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
Black Tuesday was when the stock market crashed, causing a big financial panic. People lost their money, and banks and businesses were badly affected. It marked the start of the Great Depression.