1919
John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St
John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown depart from St
1919 in History
40 events found for 1919
1919
John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ire
John Alcock and Arthur Brown complete the first nonstop transatlantic flight when they reach Clifden, County Galway, Ire
1919
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipe
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipe
1919
Admiral Ludwig von Reuter scuttles the German fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney
Admiral Ludwig von Reuter scuttles the German fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney
1919
Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celeb
Estonian War of Independence: The decisive defeat of the Baltische Landeswehr in the Battle of Cēsis; this date is celeb
1919
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I
The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I
1919
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
The British dirigible R34 lands in New York, completing the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by an airship.
1919
The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands.
The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands.
1919
The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in…
The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in…
1919
The form of government in the Republic of Finland is officially confirmed. For this reason, July 17 is known as the…
The form of government in the Republic of Finland is officially confirmed. For this reason, July 17 is known as the…
1919
The dirigible Wingfoot Air Express crashes into the Illinois Trust and Savings Building in Chicago, killing 12 people.
The dirigible Wingfoot Air Express crashes into the Illinois Trust and Savings Building in Chicago, killing 12 people.
1919
Prince Regent Aleksander Karađorđević signs the decree establishing the University of Ljubljana
Prince Regent Aleksander Karađorđević signs the decree establishing the University of Ljubljana
1919
The Chicago Race Riot erupts after a racial incident occurred on a South Side beach, leading to 38 fatalities and 537…
The Chicago Race Riot erupts after a racial incident occurred on a South Side beach, leading to 38 fatalities and 537…
1919
The Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 is signed. It establishes peaceful relations between Afghanistan and the UK, and…
The Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919 is signed. It establishes peaceful relations between Afghanistan and the UK, and…
1919
Germany's Weimar Constitution is signed into law.
Germany's Weimar Constitution is signed into law.
1919
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas to make decisions as to the…
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who founded the Republic of Turkey, gathers a congress in Sivas to make decisions as to the…
1919
The Republic of German-Austria signs the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, ceding significant territories to Italy,…
The Republic of German-Austria signs the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, ceding significant territories to Italy,…
1919
Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to play professional football for a major team, the Akron Pros.
Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to play professional football for a major team, the Akron Pros.
1919
In the Netherlands, a law granting full voting rights to women is granted royal assent by Queen Wilhelmina.
In the Netherlands, a law granting full voting rights to women is granted royal assent by Queen Wilhelmina.