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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. The 1920s: Definition and Facts | HISTORY

    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 …

  4. 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 …

  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. 1920: A Year in the Collections - Smithsonian Institution

    With World War I in the rear-view mirror, a period of great economic growth was underway, along with the dawn of the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age—eras of great social change. …

  7. 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.

  8. United States in the 1920s | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The 1920s in the United States, often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties," was a transformative decade marked by significant social, economic, and technological changes. Following World …

  9. The United States in the 1920s - Oxford Research Encyclopedias

    Exhausted by reform, war, and social experimentation, millions of Americans recoiled from central planning and federal power and sought determinedly to bypass traditional politics in the 1920s.

  10. 1920s - Wikipedia

    During the 1920s, the world population increased from 1.87 to 2.05 billion, with approximately 700 million births and 525 million deaths in total. The Roaring Twenties brought about several …