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World War I Ends
In 1918, the Allies drove back the German armies in a series of successful offensives and Germany agreed to a cease-fire on 11 November 1918, later known as Armistice Day. The war had ended in victory for the Allies. -
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Prohibition
The 18th Amendment banned national sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol. -
Insulin Discovered
Frederick Banting studied the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas of dogs at the University of Toronto.Ha believed that he could find a cure for Diabetes. Banting didn't find the cure, but he did find out insulin lowered blood sugar levels. -
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Discovery of King Tut's Tomb
Excavator Howard Carter had discovered an unknown ancient Egyptian tomb, that had lain nearly undisturbed for over 3,000 years. the treasures inside the tomb shocked the world. -
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Charleston Dance becomes popular
The Charleston dance became popular after the song, "The Charleston," by James P. Johnson in the Broadway musical Runnin' Wild in 1923. Charleston's music is ragtime jazz, in quick 4/4 time with syncopated rhythms. -
The Great Gastby is Published
The Great Gatdby, Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is published. -
Babe Ruth Makes Home Run Record
During the 1927 season, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig competed for who was going to end the season with the most home runs. Babe Ruth won with 60 home runs. Lou Gehrig had 47 home runs. -
The Jazz Singer released
The Jazz singer was the first film to include dialogue on the filmstrip itself. -
The WGY station begins
On May 11, 1928, General Electric started the first regular broadcast station (WGY) in Schenectady, New York. This helped pave the way for the television revolution. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacure
St. Valentine's Day Massacre remains the most notorious gangster killing of the Prohibition era. It also made Al Capone a national celebrity with the US and the federal government. -
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 devestated the US economy and was a major cause to The Great Depression.