As of the start of 1920, the Gregorian calendar was 13 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Nov 28, 2025 · By the dawn of the 1920s, the second Industrial Revolution had transformed the United States into a global economic power and drawn millions of Americans to cities. With a …

From political shifts and technological advancements to cultural breakthroughs, these events shape the world and influence the future. In this comprehensive overview, we'll explore the …

Starting in January 1920, the United States became a dry country. Prohibition banned the manufacture and sale of alcohol in an attempt to civilize unruly Americans (and some other …

Scientists shattered the boundaries of space and time, aviators made men fly, and women went to work. The country was confident—and rich. But the 1920s were an age of extreme …

Discover the Roaring Twenties (1920-1929) in the United States, a decade of cultural revolution, economic prosperity, and social change. Explore the Jazz Age, flappers, Prohibition, and the …

Oct 7, 2024 · To understand the Roaring Twenties, American historians at WHE explore the history, major events, and cultural shifts that defined the decade. The economic prosperity of …

Early in the 1920s the U.S. raised tariffs on imported goods, and free immigration came to an end. Elected president in 1920, Warren G. Harding promoted a "return to normalcy," which signaled …

August 18, 1920 - Women are given the right to vote when the 19th Amendment to the United States constitution grants universal women's suffrage. Also known as the Susan B. Anthony …

Nov 30, 2024 · The 1920s, often referred to as the “ Roaring Twenties “, was a decade of dramatic social, cultural, and economic change, especially in Western nations like the United …