What Happened in 1921

Major Events

  • Jan 20 Republic of Turkey declared out of remnants of the Ottoman Empire
  • Jul 1 The Communist Party of China is founded and Chen Duxiu elected its leader
  • Jul 20 Congresswoman Alice Mary Robertson becomes the first woman to preside over the floor of US House of Representatives

1921 in Film & TV

  • Feb 6 Charlie Chaplin releases his first full-length feature - "The Kid", a silent film starring Charlie Chaplin & 6-year old Jackie Coogan
  • Oct 30 "The Sheik", a silent film starring Rudolph Valentino, premieres in Los Angeles, California

Did You Know?

Perfume Chanel No. 5 released by fashion designer Coco Chanel

May 5, 1921


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