The Inaugural Miss America Pageant: A New Tradition in American Culture
On September 7th, 1921, the first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, marking the beginning of a new tradition in American popular culture. Conceived as a promotional event to extend the tourist season in the seaside resort, the pageant quickly evolved into a significant cultural phenomenon. The inaugural event, which crowned […]
Adolf Hitler Becomes Leader of the Nazi Party
On July 29, 1921, Adolf Hitler took a significant step towards power by becoming the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party). His ascension marked the beginning of a dark period in history, as he would go on to instigate World War II and the Holocaust, resulting in millions of deaths and […]
The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre began on May 31, 1921, when mobs of white residents, some deputized and given weapons by city officials, attacked black residents and businesses of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This affluent black community, known as “Black Wall Street,” was burned to the ground, resulting in the deaths of up to […]
First Live Sporting Event Broadcast on Radio
In 1921, history was made as the first live sporting event was broadcast on radio, revolutionizing how audiences experienced sports. The broadcast, featuring a boxing match between Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee, paved the way for the widespread coverage of sports events and the development of sports broadcasting as a major industry.
The Irish Free State is Established
On this day in 1921, the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, leading to the establishment of the Irish Free State. This significant step paved the way for Ireland’s eventual independence.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is Dedicated
In Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was dedicated on November 11th, 1921. This monument serves as a powerful symbol of respect for all unidentified American soldiers who have died in combat.
Broadcasting the World Series
Tommy Cowan was heard on WJZ Radio in Newark, N.J., on October 5, 1921. The station had officially gone on the air four days earlier and management wanted to make a big splash by being the first station to broadcast a World Series game. The Series competitors were the New York Giants and New York […]