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  1. 1920 - Wikipedia

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

  2. Roaring Twenties | Name Origin, Music, History, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. Roaring Twenties: Flappers, Prohibition & Jazz Age - HISTORY

    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).

  4. Roaring Twenties (1920 - 1929) - USA History Timeline

    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 birth of …

  5. Historical Events in 1920 - On This Day

    Historical events from year 1920. Learn about 295 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1920 or search by date or keyword.

  6. Major Events of 1920 - Historical Moments That Defined the Year ...

    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 most significant …

  7. What Happened In The 1920s? A Timeline of Major Historical Events

    In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting American women the right to vote. This historic milestone was the culmination of decades of activism and struggle by suffragists …

  8. The Roaring Twenties | Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

    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 …

  9. 1920-30.com - The 1920s - Also known as the Roaring Twenties

    Find out about life in the U.S.A and the rest of the World during the 1920's - a time that is often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties" - a boisterous period characterized by rapidly changing lifestyles, …

  10. 1920 in the United States - Wikipedia

    June 11 – During the 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago, party leaders gather in a "smoke-filled room" of The Blackstone Hotel to decide their presidential candidate.