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Census
The United States Census reports, for first time, that more Americans live in urban areas than in rural areas. However, "urban" is defined as any town with more than 2,500 people. -
alcohol
n 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. -
Nineteenth Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote. -
World Series
Baseball's World Series is broadcast on radio for the first time; the New York Giants defeat the New York Yankees, five games to three. -
Yankee stadeium
Yankee Stadium, "The House that Ruth Built," is constructed in the Bronx, New York. -
Ford Motor Company
The market capitalization of Ford Motor Company exceeds $1 billion. -
Spirit of St. Louis
Aviator Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo transatlantic flight, landing his "Spirit of Saint Louis" in Paris 33 hours after departing from New York. Lindbergh becomes a national hero. -
Model T Ford
Henry Ford watched the fifteen millionth Model T Ford roll off the assembly line at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan. -
Babe Ruth 60
New York Yankees star Babe Ruth hits his 60th home run of the season, breaking his own record of 59. Ruth's record will stand for more than thirty years. -
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Hoover President
Herbert Hoover, running on a slogan of "A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage," is elected to the presidency, crushing Catholic Democrat Al Smith to maintain Republican dominance of the Oval Office.
