American History 1920's

By Rathman

  • Race Riots

    Race Riots
    Race riots erupt in Chicago and other cities.

  • The Eighteenth Amendment

    The Eighteenth Amendment
    The eighteenth Amendment takes effect, instituting Prohibition.

  • Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong
    Louis makes his first jazz recording.

  • Duke Ellington

    Duke Ellington
    Duke plays in jazz clubs.

  • Governors

    Governors
    Women governers are elected in WY and TX

  • Ford Motor Company

    The market capitalization of Ford Motor Company exceeds $1 billion.

  • The Sun Also Rises

    Ernest Hemingway publishes The Sun Also Rises.

  • Babe Ruth

    Babe Ruth
    Fri, 30 Sep 1927

  • The General

    Buster Keaton's comedy classic The General, considered by many to be the greatest silent film ever made, premieres.

  • Mae West Obscene

    Risqué entertainer Mae West is found guilty of obscenity by a New York court and sentenced to ten days in jail.