1920's timeline

Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder

Apr 5, 1920

These people were wrongfully accused of robbery and murder.

KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh

Nov 2, 1920

This was the first licensed radio station in the United States.

Teapot Dome Scandal

Jan 3, 1921

It was a goverment scandel that secret leases of oil fields. It involves president harding.

1st Miss American Pageant

Sep 8, 1921

Margaret gorman won the first ever Miss american pagant which was held in Atlantic city.

1st winter olympics held

Jan 5, 1924

This was the first winter olympics. It was held in france.

The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Apr 10, 1925

This book was the first to talk about the futility of the american dream.

Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic

May 21, 1925

This was the first ever succesful flight across the atlantic.

Scopes Monkey Trial

Jul 21, 1925

It was a trial over a man teaching evolution in a school

xThe Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)

Jan 1, 1927

This movie was the first feature-length film and was the first one with sound. This movie changed the movies forever. it also marked the end of the silent film era.

St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Feb 14, 1929

the murder of 7 of chicagos north side gang, by people dressed up as cops.

Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)

Sep 1, 1929

It was a great stock market crash of 1929. It started with a huge decline in share prices.