1920

1920s Timeline

  • Prohibition Begins

    Prohibition Begins
    The U.S. enacted the 18th amendment which made it illegal to sell and drink alcohol in the United States.
  • Flappers

    Flappers
    Flappers were women who wore short skirts, smoked, drank, and did many other things that used to be considered non lady like
  • Homes for veterans

    Homes for veterans
    After the war ended Britain started building homes for war veterans who were homeless.
  • Bureau of Investigation

    Bureau of Investigation
    Edgar Hoover appointed as head of Bureau of Investigation
  • US planes first round the world flight

    US planes first round the world flight
    Two U.S. army planes completed a round the world flight in 175 days
  • Winter Olympics

    Winter Olympics
    France holds the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France
  • Great Miami Hurricane

    Great Miami Hurricane
    372 people died and 6,000 people were injured and 43,000 people were left homeless.
  • Ford

    Ford
    Ford releases their new Model A the price was anywhere from 500 to 1,200 dollars.
  • Mount Rushmore

    Mount Rushmore
    The work on Mount Rushmore begins
  • Mickey Mouse

    Mickey Mouse
    Cartoon star Mickey Mouse appears on November 18th, appearance made in Steamboat Willie