1920's-1940's

By brennad45
  • The Pitch That Killed

    The Pitch That Killed

    August 17, 1920 NEW YORK-Ray Chapman, the Cleveland shortstop, who died the in St. Lawrence Hospital after being hit in the head by a pitched ball thrown by Carl Mays at the Polo Grounds.
  • Nation Football League Formed

    Nation Football League Formed

  • First Sub-One Minute 100m Freestyle Swim

    First Sub-One Minute 100m Freestyle Swim

  • Washington Naval Conference

    Washington Naval Conference

  • First Winter Olympic Games

    First Winter Olympic Games

  • Babe Ruth was Sold to the New York Yankees

    Babe Ruth was Sold to the New York Yankees

  • First Ryder Cup

    First Ryder Cup

  • Lindbergh Crosses the Atlantic

    Lindbergh Crosses the Atlantic

  • Womens Olympic Athletes and Gymnastics was Held for the First Time

    Womens Olympic Athletes and Gymnastics was Held for the First Time

  • Black Tuesday

    Black Tuesday

  • Franklin Roosevelt Elected into Office

    Franklin Roosevelt Elected into Office

  • First 24 Hour Le Mans Race

    First 24 Hour Le Mans Race

  • Revenue Act of 1935

    Revenue Act of 1935

  • First Handball Game Played

    First Handball Game Played

  • World War II Begins

    World War II Begins