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

Jan 13, 2026 · 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 …

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).

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Top names of the 1920s The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies born during the 1920s. For each rank and sex, the table shows the name and the …

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.