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 […]