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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

    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 …

  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 …

  4. 20 Interesting Things That Happened in 1920 - Reader's Digest

    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.

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. 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 …

  8. Timeline of the Roaring 20s - ThoughtCo

    May 24, 2019 · Women won the right to vote in 1920 with the adoption of the 19th Amendment, the first commercial radio broadcast aired, the League of Nations was established, and the …

  9. 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 …

  10. The 1920's - Roaring Twenties - The Nineteen Twenties in History

    The roaring twenties: a historical snapshop of life in the 1920s. What was it like to live in the 1920's? Learn about Flappers, Fashion, Music, Politics, the Stock Market Crash.