Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
Hasbro was founded as Hassenfeld Brothers in Providence, Rhode Island.
Turkey became a republic following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Walt and Roy O. Disney founded the Walt Disney Company.
The Great Kantō earthquake struck Japan.
The famous iconic Hollywood sign was placed in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, US.
Harry Houdini broke free from a straitjacket while hanging upside down 40 feet in New York City, US.
The first-ever Le Mans endurance race began.
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company started selling inflatable tires from Akron, Ohio.
The first dance marathon took place in New York City, US.
President Warren G. Harding became the first president to pay taxes in the US.
Egyptian King Tutankhamun's coffin was discovered.
Robert L. Douglas, the Father of Black Professional Basketball, set up the first pro-black basketball team called Renaissance.
