Historical Events
What iconic perfume was invented in 1921 by a woman with an alliterative name?
Chanel No.5
This 1920s baseball player was nicknamed the "King of New York."
Babe Ruth
In the 1920s, this term meant a dull, boring person. Today, we consider this deflation a real bummer when driving.
Flat tire
In 1920, Johnson and Johnson mass-produced this item to cover wounds.
Band-Aids
In the 1920s, this woman was created for running the country since her husband had a debilitating stroke.
Edith Wilson
In 1925, what department store originated in Chicago and published a catalogue?
Sears Roebuck
Known for his contribution to the jazz world, this man was the bandleader at "The Cotton Club."
Duke Ellington
In the 1920s, this term referred to human feet. Today, we are still trying to discover who let them out.
Dogs
In the 1920s, these were invented for summer-time use. It made the lake a lot more fun for those with balance.
Water skis
Prohibition didn't make it illegal to consume alcohol; instead, it made it illegal to __________ it.
sell
On November 27th, 1924, a department store started an annual holiday tradition. Today, the store's event can still be watched on televisions across America.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This man was a famous aviator during the 1920s, and a scandal surrounded his baby.
Charles Lindbergh
In the 1920s, this term described a man. If he had exceptional style, he was referred to as a cool _____.
cat
This invention made it much easier to enjoy milkshakes.
The blender
On September 16, 1920, this event happened in front of the Wall Street offices of J.P. Morgan. 38 people were killed and several injured.
A bomb exploded
In 1926, this major roadway was created and stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles. There are songs and clothing labels named after it.
Route 66
This man was famous for creating the "assembly line" and did not allow his employees to drink alcohol.
Henry Ford
In the 1920s, this term meant "shoplifter." Now, it's a term for social media fame.
clout
In the 1920s, a company in Toledo, Ohio made a disposable bag to improve this earlier 1860s invention.
The vacuum
In 1920 in Belgium, this flag made its debut. It is still used and recognized across the world.
The Olympic flag
The notorious Saint Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago involved whom?
Al Capone
This man was president at the tail end of the roaring twenties.
Herbert Hoover
In the 1920s, this term meant diamonds. Now, two different notorious rappers used the term in their names. One can be found playing a detective on Law and Order.
Ice
This invention didn't become a necessity until the 1920s. It prevented many accidents.
By 1910, this became a new spectator sport. It was a combination of two previously invented sports.
Football