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The Jazz Age
Jazz originated in New Orleans in the sub-style of Dixieland Jazz, largely created from African folk . -
Q-tips
Q-tips were invented by Leo Gerstenzang. -
Automobile
The automobile with a combustion engine was invented by Henry Ford. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment was ratified. -
First World Series Broadcast
Baseball's World Series is broadcasted for the first time. The New York Giants defeated the New York Yankees, five games to three. -
Bulldozer
The bulldozer was invented by James Cummings and J. Earl McLeod. -
"The Great Gatsby"
"The Great Gatsby" was published by F. Scott Fitzgerald. -
Kool Aid
Kool Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins. -
60th Homerun by Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth hits his 60th homerun of the season, breaking his own record of 59. -
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie" premieres, introducing the new animated character, Mickey Mouse. -
"Scarlet Sister Mary"
Julia Peterkin won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel "Scarlet Sister Mary". -
"Porgy and Bess"
The opera “Porgy and Bess”, created from Dubose Heyward’s novel “Porgy”, had its first performance. It featured an all black cast.
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