The 1920’s A-Z History
Zelda Fitzgerald
Married to F. Scott Fitzgerald, the couple became overnight celebrities. In therebellion of the 1920s, Scott became known as the chronicler of the Jazz Age, and Zelda became an emblem of the 1920s liberated woman. They both indulged in an extravagent lifestyle, spending beyond their means on travel, parties, and liquor.
Yankees Stadium
The Yankees purchase the contract of Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox for $125,000 and a $350,000 loan against the mortgage on Fenway Park.Yankee Stadium opens with a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox before a reported crowd of 74,200. Babe Ruth hits the Stadium’s first home run.
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