1930's Timeline

  • Unemployment rises in the U.S.

    Unemployment rises in the U.S.

  • The Empire State Building opens.

    The Empire State Building opens.

  • Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly alone over the Atlantic Ocean.

    Amelia Earhart is the first woman to fly alone over the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Franklin Roosevelt is elected president over Herbert Hoover.

    Franklin Roosevelt is elected president over Herbert Hoover.

  • The Emergency Banking Act is passed.

    The Emergency Banking Act is passed.

  • Prohibition comes to an end with the 21st Amendment.

    Prohibition comes to an end with the 21st Amendment.

  • The Works Progress Administration is created.

    The Works Progress Administration is created.

  • Jesse Owens wins the first of four Olympic gold medals.

    Jesse Owens wins the first of four Olympic gold medals.

  • The Golden Gate Bridge opens in San Francisco.

    The Golden Gate Bridge opens in San Francisco.

  • World War II begins.

    World War II begins.