1910-1919 By clairefoltz Jan 1, 1910 The first sewing machine was built Jan 18, 1911 The first landing of a plane on a ship Apr 15, 1912 The Titanic sinks Apr 20, 1912 Fenway Park in Boston opens Oct 10, 1913 The construction of the Panama Canal comes to a close Dec 1, 1913 The first assembly line is introduced Jan 11, 1914 Babe Ruth makes his major league debut Jan 28, 1915 The United States Coast Guard is established Jul 17, 1916 Financial Aid to farmers is awarded Nov 7, 1916 Woodrow Wilson won a second term as president Apr 6, 1917 The United States declares war on Germany Mar 19, 1918 Time zones are officially established May 15, 1918 Airmail service begins May 8, 1919 A US navy seaplane begins the first transatlantic flight Jun 28, 1919 The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending WWI