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Prohibition
Prohibition was instituted with ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on January 16, 1919, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. -
Tommy gun Invented
The tommy gun was invented by John T. Thompson. It became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight in the media of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. Also it was used by gangsters for gang wars in chicago. -
Lie detector Invented
John Larson invented the lie detector. Used in police interrogation and investigation since 1924, the lie detector is still controversial among psychologists, and is not always judicially acceptable. -
Rise of Speakeasies in Chicago
Became popular and numerous as the Prohibition years progressed and led to the rise of gangsters. -
Charlie Chaplin in Gold Rush
Charlie Chaplin's popular silent comdey. Entertainment was growing fast. -
Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
In 1929 murder of 7 mob associates as part of a prohibition era conflict between two powerful criminal gangs in Chicago: the South Side Italian gang led by Al Capone and the North Side Irish gang led by Bugs Moran. Former members of the Egan's Rats gang were also suspected of having played a significant role in the incident, assisting Capone.
