A lot of big things happened in 1923. Check out the library display on the nonfiction side to check out books related to these historical events. Also, browse the timeline below to learn even more!
Don’t forget to click through to view the timeline with photos.
Ancient architecture
The Aztec Ruins National Monument is established in New Mexico.
Learn more at from The National Park Service.
A famous mummy
King Tutankhamun’s burial chamber is opened and his tomb is seen for the first time in over 3,000 years.
Learn more from Nat Geo Kids.
Talking through brain surgery
The first successful operation on a brain tumor using local anesthetic is performed.
The New York Times story.
Take me out to the ball game
Yankee Stadium opens, and the first home game is played against the Boston Red Sox.
Read about the stadium.
Football, like with your feet
Wembley Stadium first opens in London, UK.
Learn more at the Wembley Stadium page.
We love pants!
Women can legally wear pants in the United States.
Learn more from Vintage Dancer fashion site.
Dino eggs
In the Gobi Desert, Roy Chapman Andrews is the first to discover fossilized dinosaur eggs.
Learn more about the Gobi Desert dinos from Earth Archives.
New president
President Warren Harding suddenly dies, leaving Vice President Calvin Coolidge to run the country.
Learn more from the White House.
Deadly earthquake
The Great KantÅ Earthquake in Japan kills 142,000 people. It remains Japan’s deadliest to date.
Watch a video about the earthquake from the Smithsonian.
Disney magic
The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio is founded–later to become the Walt Disney Company.
Learn more from the Walt Disney Archives.
Watching the stars
The first planetarium opens in Munich, Germany.
Watch a video about the history of planetariums.
Turkey established
Turkey declares independence, and the Republic of Turkey is formed.
Learn more about Turkey from the CIA’s World Factbook.