The 1920s

Explore 1158 historical events from 1920–1929.

1921 105 years ago

Jean Robic, French cyclist (died 1980)

Jean Robic was a French road racing cyclist who won the 1947 Tour de France. Robic was a professional cyclist from 1943 to 1961. His diminutive stature and appearance was encapsula…

Jean Robic, French cyclist (died 1980)

1921 105 years ago

Lennart Strand, Swedish runner (died 2004)

Lennart Strand was a Swedish middle-distance runner who specialized in the 1500 m. In this event, he won the national title in 1945–47, 1949 and 1950 and the European title in 1946…

Lennart Strand, Swedish runner (died 2004)

1921 105 years ago

Emmeline B

Emmeline Blanche Woodward Harris Whitney Wells was an American journalist, editor, poet, women's rights advocate, and diarist. She served as the fifth Relief Society General Presid…

Emmeline B