Historical Events of the 1920s
This style of music, characterized by its improvisation and energetic rhythms, became wildly popular during the 1920s.
What is jazz?
This silent film star, known as "The Little Tramp," was at the height of his career in 1925 and released the classic film The Gold Rush.
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
Known as the "Sultan of Swat," this baseball legend became a household name in the 1920s.
Who is Babe Ruth?
This time-saving household device, patented in the 1920s, revolutionized how people cleaned their homes by using suction to remove dirt and dust.
What is the the vacuum cleaner?
In 1925, this iconic automaker produced its 10 millionth car, solidifying its dominance in the automobile industry.
What is Ford?
This historic route, later known as "America's Main Street," was established in 1925 to connect Chicago and Los Angeles.
What is Route 66?
In 1925, this iconic jazz musician recorded hits like Heebie Jeebies, helping to popularize scat singing.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This pioneering animated character, created in 1928, became the face of Walt Disney's entertainment empire.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
These underground bars and clubs flourished during Prohibition, providing illegal alcohol and a space for jazz music and dancing.
What are speakeasies?
This famous magazine, known for its cartoons and witty commentary, published its first issue in 1925.
What is The New Yorker?
This illegal activity, involving the smuggling of alcohol, became widespread during Prohibition in the 1920s.
What is bootlegging?
This literary legend, known for The Great Gatsby, was a leading voice of the Jazz Age in 1925.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
This term refers to the young women of the 1920s who wore short dresses, bobbed their hair, and defied social norms.
What are flappers?
This "silent" U.S. President was in office in 1923-1929 and was known for his support of small government and business-friendly policies.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
This iconic cereal brand introduced Wheaties, calling it the "Breakfast of Champions," in 1925.
What is General Mills?
In 1925, this future dictator published the first volume of his autobiography, Mein Kampf?
Who is Adolf Hitler?
This future British Prime Minister, born in 1925, was known as the "Iron Lady" for her strong leadership and conservative policies.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This popular dance of the 1920s, known for its energetic kicks and twists, was all the rage in 1925.
What is the Charleston?
This Constitutional amendment, passed in 1920, prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States.
What is the 18th Amendment?
This famous hotel in Los Angeles, known for its luxury and celebrity guests, opened in 1925.
What is the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel?
This team won the 1925 World Series after a dramatic comeback, defeating the Washington Senators in seven games.
Who are the Pittsburgh Pirates?
Born in 1925, this actor, known for his iconic role The Secret War of Harry Frigg and charitable work, voiced Doc Hudson in the animated movie Cars.
Who is Paul Newman?
This silent horror film, starring Lon Chaney as the disfigured Phantom, debuted in 1925 and became a classic.
What is The Phantom of the Opera?
This American pilot became an international hero in 1927 when he completed the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic.
Who is Charles Lindbergh?
This famous dog became a hero in 1925 for leading a sled team that delivered life-saving antitoxin treatment to Nome, Alaska.
Who is Balto?