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 concurrent rise …

Major Events of 1920: Key Historical Moments You Need to Know Every year brings its own set of pivotal moments that leave a lasting mark on history. From political shifts and technological …

Jul 23, 2025 · Flappers, jazz and homemade hooch are just the beginning. Here's a list of things that happened in 1920 you probably didn't realize.

Apr 14, 2010 · 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 reasons).

What happened and who was famous in 1920? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1920.

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 contradiction. The …

Following World War I, the League of Nations was established in 1920 to promote peace and cooperation among countries and to prevent future conflicts. President Woodrow Wilson, one of the …

Exhausted by reform, war, and social experimentation, millions of Americans recoiled from central planning and federal power and sought determinedly to bypass traditional politics in the 1920s.

Popular histories of the 1920s are filled with dramatic stories of this vibrant decade. According to legend, bold bootleggers made fortunes off the thirsty habits of a nation rebelling against the prohibition …