The year 1927 witnessed numerous political and cultural events worldwide. For example, the United States and Canada established full diplomatic relations, the Chinese Civil War began, and Adolf Hitler was tightening his grip on Germany.
Elsewhere, silent film actress Clara Bow became the "it" girl, aviator Charles Lindbergh made his famous transatlantic flight, and George Washington's face began to take shape on Mount Rushmore.
The year was also shaped by a number of technological firsts, but also recorded disaster and tragedy. So, what else was happening 100 years ago in 1927? Click on to continue reading.