1910 Facts: History, Culture, Inventions, And Other Trivia

1910 was a year that has significant importance in the history of the modern world.

A number of iconic events changed the way of life for many people. Be it in terms of changes in pop culture or that of inventions or governance, 1910 will always be a highlighting year in the decade of the '10s.

A wide number of things were cool in 1910, particularly in the genre of pop culture. Apart from the usual genres of music that were prevalent in that era, which were ragtime and blues, a new genre of music slowly started to evolve and was hugely successful in taking the whole world by storm.

It was jazz. Life in 1910 was completely different from what it is today.

Almost a century ago, the modernization of society had just started, and that meant there was a start to urbanization too. People no longer staunchly resided in rural areas or villages and slowly started shifting towards towns and cities in search of better work.

The '10s decade saw some of the most iconic events in the history of mankind. This included World War I which America joined in 1917, three years after it started. The First World War will always be remembered in the world history of the '10s. Additionally, the Anglo-Somali War was going on in 1910.

Some major events happened around the world during 1910, especially in England. After his father, King Edward VII, passed away, King George V took the succession to the throne of Britain. In 1910, a devastating cyclone wreaked havoc on Australia.

Around 20 houses were completely destroyed, while 40 people lost their lives. Electricity was common in urban areas, while wire setups were ongoing in suburban areas. However, there was negligible electricity in rural areas of the United States.

Sports have always been a fan favorite since the age of ancient times all over the world. However, at the beginning of the 20th century, few sports became more commercialized and thus were able to reach more people. These sports were golf and tennis. Track and field events in athletics were also popular in 1910.

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Fun Facts About 1910

There is always a sense of fun and adventure in dealing with the past, and rightfully so, as it gives us a wonderful insight into the ways of life as it was ages ago. Here, we will take a glance at some of the fun and amazing facts that happened all over the world in the year 1910.

They say nothing is impossible, and rightly so. Yet another amazing feat showcasing unity in strength took place when a 380 mi (611.5 km) road was constructed in just one hour, and that too without the extensive usage of modern and advanced machine tools in 1910.

In Iowa, the road that is known as Highway 6 nowadays was constructed by 10,000 farmers. On June 25, 1910, the entire road was constructed in just a solitary hour and thus became a historical feat that is revered even today.

Owing to the advancements in science, technology, and medicine, the health of humans has greatly increased. And this, in turn, has led to an increase in the life expectancy of humans around the world.

Currently, the average life expectancy in the United States of America is 78.99 years, with some states like New Jersey having an expectancy of 80.5 years. However, things were not the same about a century ago, in 1910.

Then, the average lifespan of males was 48.4 years, while that of females was 51.8 years. This is a big proof that showcases the advancement in medical sciences.

The Fight of the Century took place on July 4, 1910, when the then-current black boxer knocked out a former all-white boxer. The Johnson–Jeffries Fight will go down in the history of the sport of boxing for its unique nature.

In this fight, the then champion, black American Jack Johnson, knocked out former champion James J. Jeffries. The knockout happened in the 15th round of the match.

Cars were rare in the early part of the 20th century. Only the rich could afford cars, and it has been estimated that during the decade of the '10s, from 1910-1920, there were an estimated 8,000 cars in the United States of America.

With a lower number of cars, the speed limit was also lower in most cities in the USA. It is estimated that the normal speed limit was around 12 mph (19 kph).

Another interesting fact about 1910 is that the first female auctioneer, Emma Bailey, was born this year in New York.

Historical Facts About 1910

History plays a vital role in the effective survival of mankind. It gives us an insight into the past and how we can benefit from events that have previously happened. Let us dive into some of the historic events that occurred in 1910.

Aviation was pretty uncommon at the beginning of the 20th century, and women flying airplanes was deemed rare. Such a rare incident happened on March 8, 1910, when Raymonde de Laroche was given the official license to fly an airplane. She thus became the first woman to own a license to fly aircraft in the history of mankind.

Not all historical facts are great, as some can be extremely devastating. 1910 had its fair share of such disasters.

The western United States of America burned under the Great Fire of 1910, also known as 'The Big Blowup'. It is estimated that the size of this gigantic fire was almost that of the state of Connecticut. Around 3 million ac (1.3 million ha) of the area were devasted by the fire that spread from Washington to Montana.

In Manchester, England, Europe, a huge fire at the Wellington Coal Mine was responsible for the deaths of around 137 people. During this time, Herbert Henry Asquith was Prime Minister of Britain.

One of the most important and noteworthy historical events of the year 1910 was the Mexican Revolution. This long revolution lasted for 10 years and ended in 1920.

Though this was a major revolution for the Mexicans, it was essentially not a unified revolution. Nevertheless, the revolution was successful as it was able to topple the reign of the Federal army, which was thus replaced by the Revolutionary army.

In 1910, the Panama Canal was under construction. This major waterway was a connecting link between North and South America.

Interestingly, it was France that started this project in 1881. However, due to a lack of investors, the United States took over from France. The principal engineer working on this project was George Washington Goethals, who taught military and civil engineering at West Point.

On February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded by William Dickson Boyce, a well-known businessman of the time. After the Boy Scouts, he also went on to establish the Lone Scouts of America. Ultimately, the two merged.

From 1910-1921, the Supreme Court of the US was known as the 'White Court'. This was a reference to the Chief Justice of the time, Edward Douglass White.

The famous Pennsylvania Station in New York City was opened to the public in 1910. However, this landmark of New York City was demolished in 1963.

Facts About Innovations In 1910

Inventions are said to change the world and from the past, we have seen how different inventions proved absolutely vital in the current day-to-day survival of mankind. So, here we will discuss some of the cool and exceptional inventions that happened in the year 1910.

Neon lights are very common nowadays as they are extensively used as commercial lights as well as fancy lights that are used for decorative purposes. However, this simple yet elegant light was discovered almost more than a century ago.

At the Paris Motor Show, chief engineer Georges Claude discovered this unique effect. Claude, a French engineer who was born in Paris, passed a high voltage through a sealed glass jar that contained gas in it.

He observed that the gas inside the sealed jar would glow and emit a particular color when the voltage was passed through it. This gave rise to the discovery of the neon effect.

Another major invention that happened in 1910 but is rarely remembered in the advanced modern age is the usage of the talking motion picture. This awe-inspiring demonstration was done by none other than Thomas Edison.

Previously, motion pictures were rare and did not contain sound, so the films of the olden times were mime or silent pictures. However, with the invention of talking motion picture, the horizons of film making opened up.

Facts About Pop Culture In 1910

Be it music, movies, or cars, things were pretty rare in 1910. So here we will take a look at some of the cool pop cultural events that took place in 1910.

'The Wizard Of Oz' is a very common novel among those that prefer reading. Beloved by children and young readers, this lovely novel introduces the readers to the genre of fantasy.

Written by L. Frank Baum, the first version of the film was released in 1910. 'The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz' was released on March 24, 1910, and was a silent musical fantasy film. This was also the first adaptation of the novel into a movie.

Everyone knows that Hollywood is famous for producing its movies not just in the United States of America, but is also famous and hugely popular in all parts of the globe.

However, the first-ever movie that was shot in the iconic location of Los Angeles, California was a historical melodrama. Known as 'In Old California' the movie portrays the state of southern California when it was an integral part of Mexico, as it was in the past.

This iconic movie, directed by DW Griffith, has surely gone down in the history books for its amazing feat.

Did You Know...

The most common name that is associated with comets is Halley's Comet. The Halley's comet is the only short-term planet that can appear twice in the lifecycle of a human being.

It also happens to be the only short-term planet that can also be visible to the human naked eye.

The planet appeared in the earth's sky around April 1910 and this event is historic. For the first time, extensive images had been captured with cameras and spectroscopy meters which gave an insight into the particle constituents of the planet.

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