The Decade 1910-1919. Courtney Amorella and Jessica Ferguson, 7th period Mrs. Williams By courtneyjessica Jan 1, 1910 1910.The United States was known for the 1st considered world leader. The United States was known for the 1st considered world leader. Jan 1, 1910 1910, Halley's comment makes an appearance. Jan 1, 1910 1910, Henery Croissant, the last of the old toll gate dies from political leadership. Jan 1, 1910 1910, Henri Rasseau Jan 1, 1912 1912, the first parachutes were invented. Jan 1, 1913 1912-1915, books "Top Tip weekly" cartoons- "Mutt and Jeff" sport- ping-pong Jan 1, 1913 1913, Albert Anker Jan 1, 1914 1914, the first traffic lights. May 15, 1916 1916, Edward Porter Alexander Jan 1, 1918 1918, ankle skirts, mens trousers cuffed to ankle lenghts, and women began to bob their hair.