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November 1 – The Coal Strike of 1919 begins in the United States by the United Mine Workers under John L. Lewis. Final agreement comes on December 10. November 7 – The first of the Palmer Raids is conducted on the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution : over 10,000 suspected communists and anarchists are arrested in 23 different U.S ...
1919 was a common year ... The Monarchy of the North is established in Northern Portugal. [10] 1919 German federal election, ... Date unknown Severe inflation in ...
The club state a foundation date of 4 September 1867. [31] The club were founded as The Wednesday Football Club in 1867 as an offshoot of The Wednesday Cricket Club formed 1820. [33] The exact date of formation is disputed, with both 4 and 5 September 1867 reported as the date of formation in newspapers published in the same week. [34]
The Eighteenth Amendment (Amendment XVIII) to the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.The amendment was proposed by Congress on December 18, 1917, and ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919.
1919 – President Wilson has a massive stroke. First Lady Edith Wilson takes over in a "silent coup". 1919 – United States Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles and League of Nations; 1919 – 18th Amendment, establishing Prohibition; 1919 – Black Sox Scandal during that year's World Series, with the fallout lasting for decades
On December 22, 1885, "Daijo-kan No. 69" were established, and the Cabinet system was established in place of the Daijo-kan system. 11 February 660 BC Traditional founding date of the imperial dynasty by Emperor Jimmu. 15 May 1972: Return of the Ryukyu Islands to Japan and abolition of the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu ...
The Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board was established to manage the Melbourne tram network until it merged into the Metropolitan Transit Authority in 1983. [ 11 ] The Virginia Tech Regimental Band debuted the unofficial fight song of Virginia Tech , " Tech Triumph ", during a football game against Washington and Lee University .
On May 21, 1919, the amendment passed the House 304 to 89, with 42 votes more than was necessary. [53] On June 4, 1919, it was brought before the Senate and, after Southern Democrats abandoned a filibuster , [ 42 ] 36 Republican senators were joined by 20 Democrats to pass the amendment with 56 yeas, 25 nays, and 14 not voting.