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  • Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1926?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1926?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1926?

    26 Trivia Questions for 1926 History

    (answers)

    1. What premiere German automobile company was founded in 1926?

    2. How many people lived in the United States in 1926?

    3. Released in 1923 as “Baby gays”, what do we call them today?

    4. What world-famous magician died at the age of 52?

    5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1926?

    6. Who was the President of the United States in 1926?

    7. Starting as a Christmas seasonal beer, what brand was first sold in 1926?

    8. What was the average household income in 1926?

    9. What mystery writer disappeared for 11 days?

    10. Earning $6,000 a week, who was the highest-paid animal in Hollywood?

    11. What radio network (later television network) debuted?

    12. What country sent the United States a birthday card with over 5 Million signatures for its Sesquicentennial (150 years) birthday?

    13. Who was the top gangster in the Chicago area?

    14. What popular book fictional character, who is still popular today, debuted?

    15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1926?

    16. What well-known standardized test debuted in 1926?

    17. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1926?

    18. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1926?

    19. What major American company began a five-day, 40-hour workweek for its employees?

    20. In 1926, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

    21. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1926? James Lipton, John Coltrane, Allen Ginsburg or John F. Kennedy?

    22. What popular Hollywood actor and sex symbol died suddenly at the age of only 31?

    23. The Gregorian calendar was formed in 1582. What country adapted it in 1926?

    24. Who won the 1926 World Series?

    25. Who launched the first liquid-fuel rocket, at Auburn, Massachusetts?

    26. What automobile brand was introduced by General Motors in 1926? (Hint: It closed in 2010)

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1926?

    2. Who became the leader of Japan in December of 1926?

    3. Combining documentary and fiction, what was the first Docufiction film? (Hint: Disney released a film of the same name in 2016)

    4. Who was the Pope in 1926?

    5. Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle was the first woman to do what?

    6. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1926?

    7. How many movie theaters were in the United States?

    8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1926?

    9. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1926?

    10. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1926?

    The Answers:

    26 Trivia Answers for 1926 History

    1. What premiere German automobile company was founded in 1926?
    Mercedes-Benz

    2. How many people lived in the United States in 1926?
    The population was an estimated 117,397,000 people.

    3. Released in 1923 as “Baby gays”, what do we call them today?
    Q-Tips

    4. What world-famous magician died at the age of 52?
    Harry Houdini

    5. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1926?
    (tie) Valencia by Paul Whiteman OR The Prisoner’s Song by Vernon Dalhart

    6. Who was the President of the United States in 1926?
    Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929)

    7. Starting as a Christmas seasonal beer, what brand was first sold in 1926?
    Stella Artois

    8. What was the average household income in 1926?
    $5,249.16

    9. What mystery writer disappeared for 11 days?
    Agatha Christie

    10. Earning $6,000 a week, who was the highest-paid animal in Hollywood?
    Rin Tin Tin

    11. What radio network (later television network) debuted?
    National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

    12. What country sent the United States a birthday card with over 5 Million signatures for its Sesquicentennial (150 years) birthday?
    Poland

    13. Who was the top gangster in the Chicago area?
    Al Capone

    14. What popular book fictional character, who is still popular today, debuted?
    Winnie-the-Pooh

    15. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1926?
    9 cents

    16. What well-known standardized test debuted in 1926?
    SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)

    17. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1926?
    $360

    18. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1926?
    $0.23 per gallon

    19. What major American company began a five-day, 40-hour workweek for its employees?
    Ford. In 1940, the 40-hour workweek became U.S. law.

    20. In 1926, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
    Men – 55.5 years, Women – 58.0 years.

    21. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1926? James Lipton, John Coltrane, Allen Ginsburg or John F. Kennedy?
    John F. Kennedy.

    22. What popular Hollywood actor and sex symbol died suddenly at the age of only 31?
    Rudolph Valentino

    23. The Gregorian calendar was formed in 1582. What country adapted it in 1926?
    Turkey

    24. Who won the 1926 World Series?
    In 1926, The St. Louis Cardinals won, beating the New York Yankees (4 games to 3)

    25. Who launched the first liquid-fuel rocket, at Auburn, Massachusetts?
    Robert Goddard

    26. What automobile brand was introduced by General Motors in 1926? (Hint: It closed in 2010)
    Pontiac

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1926?
    Bubbling Over

    2. Who became the leader of Japan in December of 1926?
    Hirohito was crowned Emperor of Japan in December following the death of his father Yoshihito. He reigned until his death, on January 7, 1989.

    3. Combining documentary and fiction, what was the first Docufiction film? (Hint: Disney released a film of the same name in 2016)
    Moana

    4. Who was the Pope in 1926?
    Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

    5. Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle was the first woman to do what?
    Swim the English Channel (Hint: About 21 miles)

    6. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1926?
    Aloma of the South Seas

    7. How many movie theaters were in the United States?
    14,600

    8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1926?
    Charles G. Dawes (March 4, 1925 – March 4, 1929)

    9. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1926?
    The Private Life of Helen of Troy by John Erskine

    10. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1926?
    In 1926, The Montreal Maroons won over the Victoria Cougars (3 games to 1)

     
  • Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1925?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1925?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1925?

    25 Trivia Questions for 1925 History

    (answers)

    1. Who was the President of the United States in 1925?

    2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1925?

    3. What is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history?

    4. Focused on New York City, what publication debuted in 1925?

    5. Who won the 1925 World Series?

    6. What car company used the slogan: “Ask the Man Who Owns One”?

    7. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1925?

    8. Later the theme for basketball legends The Harlem Globetrotters, what song was written and released in 1925?

    9. What was the average household income in 1925?

    10. How many people lived in the United States in 1925?

    11. Although now known as an American chain of hotels and motels, what company started as a restaurant in 1925?

    12. What company used the slogan: “Often a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride”?

    13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1925?

    14. In 1925, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

    15. What temporary roadside accommodations began appearing in 1924?

    16. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1925?

    17. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1925? Margaret Thatcher, Johnny Carson, Malcolm X or Marilyn Monroe?

    18. What famous trial took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in which a high school teacher, John Scopes, was accused of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act?

    19. What (now) considered to be a literary classic book didn’t get recognized until World War II?

    20. The Maxwell Motor Company was founded in 1904, but in 1925 it was reorganized into what other American car company?

    21. Authorized in 1925, what oversized National Memorial features George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln?

    22. A popular mail-order catalog company opened its first store in Chicago. What was the name of that store?

    23. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1925?

    24. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1925?

    25. What invention was introduced to help painters by the 3M Company?

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Later the first home of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, what California stadium opened in 1925?

    2. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1925?

    3. Name the 5 primary ingredients in a Reuben Sandwich…

    4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1925?

    5. What popular fad did the Chicago Department of Public Health say “caused no ill health effects from headaches or eye strain”?

    6. What deadly weather event killed nearly 700 people in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana?

    7. Who was the Pope in 1925?

    8. What honor did Nellie Tayloe Ross and Ma Ferguson share?

    9. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1925?

    10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1925?

    The Answers:

    25 Trivia Answers for 1925 History

    1. Who was the President of the United States in 1925?
    Calvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1929)

    2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1925?
    (tie) I’ll See You in My Dreams by Isham Jones and Ray Miller OR Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Gene Austin

    3. What is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history?
    The Grand Ole Opry (based in Nashville, Tennessee)

    4. Focused on New York City, what publication debuted in 1925?
    The New Yorker

    5. Who won the 1925 World Series?
    In 1925, The Pittsburgh Pirates won, beating the Washington Senators (4 games to 3)

    6. What car company used the slogan: “Ask the Man Who Owns One”?
    Packard

    7. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1925?
    9 cents

    8. Later the theme for basketball legends The Harlem Globetrotters, what song was written and released in 1925?
    Sweet Georgia Brown by Ben Bernie and Maceo Pinkard,

    9. What was the average household income in 1925?
    $5,249.16

    10. How many people lived in the United States in 1925?
    The population was an estimated 115,829,000 people.

    11. Although now known as an American chain of hotels and motels, what company started out as a restaurant in 1925?
    Howard Johnson’s (Hint: 28 flavors of Ice Cream)

    12. What company used the slogan: “Often a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride”?
    Listerine Mouthwash

    13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1925?
    In 1925, The Victoria Cougars won over the Montreal Canadiens (3 games to 1)

    14. In 1925, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
    Men – 57.6 years, Women – 60.6 years.

    15. What temporary roadside accommodations began appearing in 1924?
    Motels (Motorists Hotel). The Milestone Mo-Tel opened in San Luis Obispo, California

    16. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1925?
    55 cents

    17. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1925? Margaret Thatcher, Johnny Carson, Malcolm X or Marilyn Monroe?
    Marilyn Monroe was born in 1926.

    18. What famous trial took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in which a high school teacher, John Scopes, was accused of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act?
    The Scopes Monkey Trial, regarding teaching the theory of evolution in public schools. William Jennings Bryan, argued for the prosecution, while Clarence Darrow, the famed defense attorney, spoke for Scopes.

    19. What (now) considered to be a literary classic book didn’t get recognized until World War II?
    The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    20. The Maxwell Motor Company was founded in 1904, but in 1925 it was reorganized into what other American car company?
    Chrysler

    21. Authorized in 1925, what oversized National Memorial features George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln?
    Mount Rushmore. It was completed in 1941.

    22. A popular mail-order catalog company opened its first store in Chicago. What was the name of that store?
    Sears, Roebuck and Co. (Sears)

    23. How much did an average Ford Model T cost in 1925?
    $260

    24. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1925?
    $0.22 per gallon

    25. What invention was introduced to help painters by the 3M Company?
    Masking tape

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Later the first home of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, what California stadium opened in 1925?
    Kezar Stadium

    2. What was the highest-grossing movie of 1925?
    Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

    3. Name the 5 primary ingredients in a Reuben Sandwich…
    Meat, Sauerkraut, (Swiss) cheese, Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing and rye bread.

    4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1925?
    Flying Ebony

    5. What popular fad did the Chicago Department of Public Health say “caused no ill health effects from headaches or eye strain”?
    Crossword Puzzles

    6. What deadly weather event killed nearly 700 people in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana?
    The Tri-State Tornado on March 18, 1925. It was the deadliest tornado in United States history.

    7. Who was the Pope in 1925?
    Pope Pius XI, February 6, 1922 – February 10, 1939

    8. What honor did Nellie Tayloe Ross and Ma Ferguson share?
    Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first female governor in the United States (Wyoming). Twelve days later, Ma Ferguson became the second (Texas).

    9. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1925?
    Soundings by A. Hamilton Gibbs

    10. Who was the American Vice-President in 1925?
    Charles G. Dawes (March 4, 1925 – March 4, 1929)
    The office of vice president was vacant from August 2, 1923 – March 4, 1925

     

     

  • 1925 History, Facts and Trivia

    1925 History, Facts and Trivia

    1925 History, Facts and Trivia

    Quick Facts from 1925

    • World Changing Event: James Carrier installed an air cooling system in Paramount’s Rivoli Theater in Times Square during a 1925 heatwave.
    • World Communications Changing Event: Calvin Coolidge was sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. It was the first inauguration to be broadcast on radio.
    • Influential Songs include Sweet Georgia Brown by various artists and Tea For Two by Marion Harris.
    • The Movies to Watch include Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, The Unholy Three, Battleship Potemkin, The Big Parade, The Phantom of the Opera, His People, The Lost World and The Gold Rush
    • The Most Famous Person in America was probably Charlie Chaplin
    • Notable books include The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
    • Price of Brownie ‘Gift Box” Camera in 1925: $5.00
    • 1 ounce of gold value: $20.67 (same from 1879 to 1932!)
    • The Funny Guy was Charlie Chaplin
    • The first koalas to live outside of Australia were named Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and arrived at the San Diego Zoo in 1925.

    1925 History Rundown:

    • January 3 – Mussolini Declared Dictatorship: Benito Mussolini dissolved the Italian parliament and proclaimed himself dictator, taking the title “Il Duce.”
    • January 5 – First Female U.S. Governor Inaugurated: Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was sworn in as the first female governor in the United States.
    • January 21 – Albania Became a Republic: Albania declared itself a republic, ending its monarchy.
    • February 2 – Serum Run to Nome Completed: Dog sled teams, including the famous lead dog Balto, delivered diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, inspiring the annual Iditarod race.
    • February 21 – The New Yorker Published First Issue: The New Yorker magazine released its inaugural issue, becoming a significant publication in American culture.
    • March 18 – Tri-State Tornado Devastated U.S. Midwest: The deadliest tornado in U.S. history struck Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, causing 695 deaths and extensive damage.
    • April 10 – F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby Published: The novel, which would become a classic of American literature, was released to the public.
    • April 19 – SS Established in Germany: Heinrich Himmler was appointed leader of the Schutzstaffel (SS), which would become a central organization in Nazi Germany.
    • May 5 – Scopes Monkey Trial Began: John T. Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, leading to a landmark legal case.
    • May 30 – Shanghai Massacre Occurred: British police opened fire on Chinese protesters in Shanghai, killing several and intensifying anti-foreign sentiments.
    • June 13 – First Public Demonstration of Television: Charles Francis Jenkins publicly demonstrated synchronized transmission of pictures and sound, an early form of television.
    • June 26 – Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush Released: The silent film premiered, becoming one of Chaplin’s most celebrated works.
    • July 18 – Hitler’s Mein Kampf Published: Adolf Hitler’s autobiographical manifesto was released, outlining his ideology and political plans for Germany.
    • August 8 – KKK Demonstrated Political Power in the U.S.: The Ku Klux Klan held a large rally in Washington, D.C., showcasing its influence during this period.
    • September 3 – The dirigible USS Shenandoah Crashed: The U.S. Navy airship broke apart in a storm over Ohio, resulting in 14 deaths.
    • October 1 – Mount Rushmore Construction Began: Work commenced on the monumental sculpture in South Dakota, featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents.
    • October 2 – John Logie Baird’s Television Experiment: Baird successfully transmitted the first television pictures with a greyscale image in London.
    • November 28 – Grand Ole Opry Broadcast Debuted: The WSM Barn Dance, later known as the Grand Ole Opry, aired its first show in Nashville, Tennessee.
    • December 1 – Locarno Treaties Signed: European nations, including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, signed agreements aimed at ensuring post-war territorial settlements and promoting peace.
    • December 10 – Austen Chamberlain Received Nobel Peace Prize: British Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the Locarno Treaties.
    • December 17 – Reza Shah Pahlavi Became Shah of Iran: Reza Khan was crowned, establishing the Pahlavi dynasty and initiating significant modernization reforms in Iran.
    • December 25 – Mussolini Survived Assassination Attempt: An attempt on Benito Mussolini’s life failed, leading to increased repression in Italy.
    • Art Deco Movement Gained Prominence: The International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris popularized the Art Deco style, influencing architecture, design, and fashion worldwide.
    • Harlem Renaissance Flourished: The cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, reached new heights, celebrating African American cultural expressions.
    • Advancements in Quantum Mechanics: Physicists Werner Heisenberg and Wolfgang Pauli made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics, laying the foundation for modern physics.

    Top Ten Baby Names of 1925

    Mary, Dorothy, Betty, Helen, Margaret, Robert, John, William, James, Charles

    US Life Expectancy

    (1925) Males: 57.6 years, Females: 60.6 years

    The Stars

    Josephine Baker, Mary Pickford, Anna May Wong

    Miss America

    Fay Lanphier (Oakland, CA)

    Firsts, Inventions, and Wonders

    Sweet Georgia Brown (known as the Globetrotters theme) was written in 1925.

    The New Yorker went on sale for the first time (cover date Feb 21, 1925)

    The world’s first motel, the Milestone Motel, was built in 1925 by Arthur Heineman in San Luis Obispo, California, due to its being a midpoint between LA and San Francisco, a two-day trip for motorists.

    Department Store Sears didn’t have a physical store location for its first 19 years as a retailer. Its first general catalog was published in 1906, and its first store was established in 1925.

    The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published.

    The Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, debuted on November 28, 1925, as a one-hour radio “barn dance” on WSM.

    Wheel Gymnastics was presented in Germany.

    Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin discovered that hydrogen and helium are the most abundant elements in stars and, therefore, the whole universe.

    Walter Percy Chrysler founded Chrysler.

    Pete the Bear is Disney’s oldest recurring character; he debuted in the 1925 cartoon Alice Solves the Puzzle.

    The Biggest Pop Artists of 1925 include

    Gene Austin, Benny Krueger & His Orchestra, The Benson Orchestra of Chicago, Ben Bernie and His Orchestra, Eddie Cantor, Vernon Dalhart, Cliff Edwards, Carl Fenton, and His Orchestra, Ernest Hare, Marion Harris, Lewis James, Al Jolson, Billy Jones, Isham Jones and His Orchestra, Ted Lewis and His Band, Vincent Lopez and His Orchestra, Nick Lucas, John McCormack, Billy Murray, Blossom Seeley, Bessie Smith, Aileen Stanley, Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians, Ted Weems and His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra

    US Politics

    March 4, 1925 (Wednesday): Second inauguration of Calvin Coolidge

    Pop Culture Facts & History

    The New York Times published an article stating that Crossword Puzzles were a fad people would quickly grow tired of.

    IDITAROD – In January 1925, a diphtheria epidemic broke out in Nome, Alaska. Medicine was hundreds of miles away in Anchorage. They gathered 18 teams of dog-sledders to make the 674-mile trek. Gunner Kassan was the final sledder, led by his soon-to-be-famous dog, Balto. The journey is commemorated every year in the Iditarod. Togo, another dog in the run, did more miles than Balto. #unsunghero

    Ford introduced its first truck – the Ford Model T Runabout with a Pickup Body.

    THE SCOPES TRIAL – John Scopes was a substitute biology teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, a state that had passed a law banning the teaching of evolution. Mr. Scopes taught it to his class, as it was in the school’s approved textbook like every biology teacher in Tennessee did. He was found guilty and was let off on a technicality.

    The Olympic Flag was designed by Pierre de Coubertin (blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white field).

    The US government has held a stockpile of 1 billion cubic meters of helium in Amarillo, Texas, since 1925. This is due to post-WWI fear that we may run out of helium in case of blimp warfare.

    As a joke, recently hired engineers at General Electric were ordered to develop a frosted lightbulb, which they believed impossible. In 1925, newly hired Marvin Pipkin got the assignment and made the first frosted lightbulb.

    Nellie Ross was the first US Governor and was inaugurated in Wyoming on Jan 5, 1925. The second female governor, Miriam Ferguson, from Texas, was sworn into office on January 20th.

    Until 1925, the Bill of Rights applied only to the federal government and did not limit the powers of state or local authorities.

    George Bernard Shaw is the only person to win a Nobel Prize AND an Oscar. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925 and an Oscar for Pygmalion in 1938.

    Wearing a Fez was banned in Turkey, and still is.#fezzesarecool

    1925 Astronomy News

    The Total Solar Eclipse of 1925 had a path of totality that grazed Manhattan. It was reported that residents below 96th St. could still see part of the Sun, while those above 96th were in total darkness.

    The Tri-State Tornado

    The Tri-State Tornado was the deadliest in U.S. history, storming through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, killing 695 and injuring 2,027 people.

    The Suicide Poem

    On December 28, 1925, Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin was found dead in the Hotel Angleterre in St Petersburg.
    His was his final poem, written in his blood because no pen was available.

    Goodbye, my friend, goodbye
    Farewell, my good friend, farewell.
    In my heart, forever, you’ll stay.
    May the fated parting foretell
    That again we’ll meet up someday.
    Let no words, no handshakes ensue,
    No saddened brows in remorse, –
    To die, in this life, is not new,
    And living’s no newer, of course.

    До свиданья, друг мой, до свиданья
    До свиданья, друг мой, до свиданья.
    Милый мой, ты у меня в груди.
    Предназначенное расставанье
    Обещает встречу впереди.
    До свиданья, друг мой, без руки, без слова,
    Не грусти и не печаль бровей,-
    В этой жизни умирать не ново,
    Но и жить, конечно, не новей.

    Nobel Prize Winners

    Physics -James Franck and Gustav Ludwig Hertz
    Chemistry -Richard Adolf Zsigmondy
    Physiology or Medicine – not awarded
    Literature -George Bernard Shaw
    Peace -Austen Chamberlain and Charles Gates Dawes

    The 30th Vice President of the USA, Charles Gates Dawes, in addition to his Nobel Peace Prize in 1925, was a self-taught pianist and composer who composed the 1912 hit song Melody in A Major, which was used in Tommy Edwards’ 1958 #1 hit It’s All in the Game.

    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1925

    Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis
    The Carolinian by Rafael Sabatini
    The Constant Nymph by Margaret Kennedy
    Glorious Apollo by E. Barrington
    The Green Hat by Michael Arlen
    The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter
    The Little French Girl by Anne Douglas Sedgwick
    The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley
    One Increasing Purpose by A. S. M. Hutchinson
    The Perennial Bachelor by Anne Parrish
    Soundings by A. Hamilton Gibbs
    The Weary Blues by Langston Hughes

    Sports

    World Series Champions: Pittsburg Pirates
    Stanley Cup Champs: Victoria Cougars
    U.S. Open Golf: W. McFarlane
    U.S. Tennis (Men/Ladies): William (Bill) T. Tilden/ Helen Wills
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Rene Lacoste/Suzanne Lenglen
    NCAA Football Champions: Alabama & Dartmouth
    Kentucky Derby Winner: Flying Ebony
    Boston Marathon Winner: Charles Mellor Time: 2:33:00

    More 1925 Facts & History Resources:

    Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
    Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us)
    Broadway Shows that Opened in 1925
    1925 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com
    Fact Monster
    1920s Fads (BabyCenter.com)
    1920s, Infoplease.com World History
    1925 in Movies (according to IMDB)
    Retrowaste Vintage Culture
    1920s Slang
    Wikipedia 1925

     

  • 1925 Music: Popular Music, Songs and Artists

    1925 Music: Popular Music, Songs and Artists

    1925 Popular Music, Songs and Artists

    Vincent Lopez
    I Want To Be Happy
    The song was written for the 1925 musical No No Nannette and is one of the most remembered pieces from the show. It was recorded first by Carl Fenton but hit the charts with the Vincent Lopez recording. The song would go onto be recorded by orchestra leader great Benny Goodman and crooner, Bing Crosby.

    Ben Bernie
    Sweet Georgia Brown
    Sweet Georgia Brown is both a jazz and pop tune standard it was originally written in 1925 by Maceo (music) and Ben Bernie (lyrics). Ben Bernie would be the first to record it along with his Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra on March 19th. The song would stay at #1 for five weeks. The song would go on to be recorded by Ray Charles, Nancy Sinatra and Roberta Flack. Dixie Carter did a hysterical version in an episode of Designing Women. But the song is most widely known as the theme song for basketball’s Harlem Globetrotters. 

    Ben Selvin
    Manhattan
    Manhattan was written by the songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and would endure as one of their most popular songs. The song was originally written for the Garrick Gaieties Revue in 1925 and was sung by Sterling Halloway who would later become the original voice of Walt Disney’s Winnie the Pooh.

    Manhattan would long endure and be recorded by such artists as Mickey Rooney, Rod Stewart, and Bette Midler. It was recently recorded by John Barrowman Doctor Who and Torchwood’s Captain Jack Harkness.

    Blossom Seeley
    Yes sir that’s my Baby
    Music by Walter Donaldson and lyrics by Gus Kahn, the song has a fascinating story about its composition, which may or may not be true. The story is reprinted here from Wikipedia.

    According to one source, the song was written when Donaldson & Kahn were visiting Eddie Cantor. Cantor’s daughter Marjorie brought out one of her favorite toys, a walking mechanical pig. She wound it up and it started walking in rhythm while 2 notes kept coming from the little creature. Kahn was inspired and started working lyrics to these notes in rhythm with the pig, coming up with the title and the opening line of the chorus in short order. The song has been recorded in many different styles, such as Jazz, Rock, Marimba and Country.

    Eddie Cantor
    If You knew Susie
    “If You Knew Susie” written by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer. The song, written in 1925 was Cantor’s best-known hit from the 1920s. It stayed as the United States Number One song for five weeks.

    John McCormack
    John McCormack, an Irish tenor and one of the most celebrated singers of the early 20th century, was known for his diverse repertoire that ranged from opera to Irish folk songs.
    Moonlight and Roses
    Moonlight and Roses originally had no title but was simply known as op. 83 #2 when it was first written in 1888 by Edwin Lemare. Lemare did not attach any words to the song either. It was in 1921 that American Songwriters Ben Black and Neil Moret added words to the music without permission. Lamare, still alive threatened legal action in 1925 and received a share of the royalties. Lamare originally received 3 shillings in 1892 for his composition in 1925 he finally received good money for his work.

    Marion Anderson
    Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
    This song is actually a spiritual or worship song. Though originally sung and on the charts by Marion Anderson, the best-known version is probably the one recorded by Louis Armstrong. The song has been used many times both in TV and Films the interesting point here is it has been used mostly in comedies and children’s entertainment.

    Marion Harris
    Tea For Two
    Tea for Two was another memorable hit from the musical No No Nannette. It is a simple song and easy to remember and whistle. Recorded several times, by many different artists. The name of the song was used as a title for the 1950 movie musical which was a reworking of the original Broadway show and starred Doris Day. The song has been recorded by Tommy Dorsey, Liberace, and was used many times on the popular Television show The Lawrence Welk Show.

    Paul Whiteman
    Charleston
    Charleston is a song that was created to go specifically with the Charleston dance which was all the rage in the 1920s. It was originally performed by Paul Whiteman and popular on both sides of the Atlantic. One memorable movie that used the song was It’s A Wonderful Life as Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed dance themselves into the school swimming pool.

    Paul Whiteman
    Lady Be Good
    Lady Be Good was the title song of a Broadway show that debuted in 1924. The song was written by Guy Bolton, Fred Thompson, and the Gershwin brothers. The song was sung in the show by Walter Catlett, but the show’s stars were Fred and Adele Astaire. Fred would later go on to become a movie legend. Eventually, the song would be recorded by Astaire as well as the likes of Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald.

    Top Artists and Songs of 1925

    Al Jolson
    All Alone
    Ben Bernie
    Sweet Georgia Brown
    Ben Selvin
    Manhattan
    Sentimental Me
    Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
    South
    Berthe Sylva
    Les Roses Blanches
    Bessie Smith
    Careless Love Blues
    I Ain’t Gonna Play No Second Fiddle
    I Ain’t Got Nobody
    St Louis Blues
    Blossom Seeley
    Alabamy Bound
    Yes Sir! That’s My Baby
    Carl Fenton
    Alone At Last
    Charlie Poole
    Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down
    Cliff Edwards (Ukelele Ike)
    Paddlin’ Madelin’ Home
    Cyril Norman
    When Sergeant Major’s On Parade
    Eddie Cantor
    If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)
    Ernest Van Stoneman
    The Titanic
    Ethel Waters
    Dinah
    Fiddlin’ John Carson
    Old Dan Tucker
    Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians
    Collegiate
    Gene Austin
    Yes Sir! That’s My Baby
    Harry Lauder
    Keep Right on to the End of The Road
    Isham Jones and Ray Miller
    I’ll See You In My Dreams
    Isham Jones
    Manhattan
    Remember
    John McCormack
    All Alone
    Moonlight and Roses
    When You & I Were Sweet Seventeen
    Ma Rainey
    Jealous Hearted Blues
    See See Rider Blues
    Marian Anderson
    Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
    Marion Harris
    Tea For Two (Cha Cha)
    When You and I Were Sixteen
    Paul Robeson
    Steal Away
    Paul Whiteman
    All Alone
    Charleston
    Honey, I’m In Love With you
    Manhattan
    Oh Lady Be Good
    Ted Lewis and his Orchestra
    O! Katharina
    Vernon Dalhart
    The Letter Edged in Black
    The Prisoner’s Song
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    The New Yorker Magazine is Published

    The New Yorker Magazine is Published

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