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The League of Nations is established
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19th Amendment gives women the right to vote
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the constitution was ratified. This event gave women of the United States the right to vote alongside men. This event is historically significant to me because it applies to me personally. Without this amendment to the constitution, I would not have the same right to vote as men do and therefore could not vote in elections, when I come of age to vote. Women all across the country would be denied this right too. -
The 1st Winter Olympics are held
On January 25, 1924, the first ever Winter Olympics were held at Chamonix in the French Alps. These Winter Olympics have been held every four years since, except during the World War II time period. This event is historically significant because the Olympics are a tradition that brings all parts of the world together. Participating is an honor for all of the countries across the globe and without this event, the world would lose an important event that bring us together. -
F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes "The Great Gatsby"
On April 10, 1925, author F. Scott Fitzgerald first published “The Great Gatsby”. The novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves in next door to a mansion, owned by the wealthy Jay Gatsby. Every weekend, Gatsby hosts elegant parties in hopes that his long lost love will wonder in. The publishing of this novel is historically significant because it is considered to be a literary classic. It influenced many other writers and is to some people the “Great American Novel”. -
Charles Lindbergh flies across the Atlantic Ocean
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"The Jazz Singer" becomes the first "talking film"
On October 6, 1927, the first ever “talking film”, called “the Jazz Singer” premiered. A “talking film” is one that has acting, alongside synchronized sound, which features actual speaking and a music score. This event is historically significant because it was a breakthrough film. It was the first to ever feature sound along with acting, and paved the way for all movies to follow. Without this film, the movies that we have today could not be possible, as we would not be able to hear them. -
"Steamboat Willie" premieres
On November 18, 1928, Walt Disney first showed the world one of the most famous cartoon character ever, Mickey Mouse. This event is historically significant because it made Mickey Mouse famous, and he has been bringing joy to people all around the world ever since. “Steamboat Willie” was also the first cartoon to have synchronized sound, and was the starter for all cartoons with synchronized sound that came after. -
The stock market crash leads to the Great Depression
On October 29, 1929, the worst stock market crash ever occurred. On this day, investors trade about 16 million shares, and in turn lost billions of dollars. This even is historically significant because after this occurred, the United States was sent into a downward spiral which was the Great Depression. This event not only affected the United States, but it also sent the world into a depression. The world trade level fell dramatically because the U.S. was not producing as many goods. -
The first Nazi concentration camp is established
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21st Amendment ends prohibition
