Vol. 1920s · No. 1920 · PRICE 25¢
The 1920 Times
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August 18, 1920 | USA | Politics
The Roaring Twenties Dawn with Bold Change
The world emerged from the shadow of the Great War into a decade defined by radical social reform and technological leaps. From women gaining the vote to the rise of commercial radio, 1920 set the beat for a vibrant modern era.
Prohibition Takes Effect Across the US
The 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act go into force, banning the sale of alcohol and unintentionally giving birth to the underground speakeasy era.
First Commercial Radio Broadcast by KDKA
Station KDKA in Pittsburgh transmits the Harding-Cox presidential election results, ushering in the revolutionary age of mass broadcast media.
Also this year
Establishment of the League of Nations
January 10, 1920 | Geneva | Diplomacy
Formed in the aftermath of World War I, the international organization holds its opening council meeting to promote global peace and cooperation.
Founding of the Negro National League
February 13, 1920 | USA | Sports
Led by Andrew 'Rube' Foster, Black baseball team owners meet in Kansas City to form the first enduring, successful professional Negro League.
The Wall Street Bombing
September 16, 1920 | USA | History
A horse-drawn wagon loaded with dynamite explodes in Manhattan's financial district, killing 38 people in an unsolved act of terrorism.
The Antwerp Summer Olympics
August 14, 1920 | Belgium | Sports
The Olympic Games resume after World War I, debuting the official five-ring flag and witnessing Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi's sensational gold-medal performance.
Babe Ruth's Record Debut with the Yankees
1920 MLB Season | USA | Sports
In his first year in New York, the Sultan of Swat shatters his own single-season home run record with 54 hits, revolutionizing modern baseball.