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KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh -
1st Miss American Pageant
The 1st Miss American Pageant was Sixteen year-old Margaret Gorman from Washington, DC. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Sacco and Vanzetti were both arrested for armed robbery and murder in South Braintree, Massachusetts. They were found guilty on July in 1921. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
On the previous day, the Wall Street Journal had reported an unprecedented secret arrangement in which the secretary of the Interior, without competitive bidding, had leased the U.S. naval petroleum reserve at Wyoming's Teapot Dome to a private oil company. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
In Chamonix, Scandinavians dominated the speed rinks and slopes, and Norway won the unofficial team competition with 17 medals. The United States came in third, winning its only gold medal with Charles Jewtraw's victory in the 500-meter speed-skating event. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby was published by F. Scott Fitzgerald on April 10, 1925 in New York. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
Scopes was found guilty and was fined $100 (equivalent to $1,500 in 2021), but the verdict was overturned on a technicality -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound) -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
St. Valentine's Day Massacre