Fun Facts: What Happened in 1919

From Newfoundland to Ireland, the flight lasted more than 16 hours at an average speed of 120 MPH.

Fritz Pollard becomes the first African American to coach and play professional football.

You may not have heard of it, but Crokinole was a popular board game in 1919. Click on the link to learn how it's played!

Established as a National Park in 1919, the Grand Canyon is also home to native Americans for over 1000 years. 

Also invented in 1919 were...

 Short Wave Radio — Arc Welder — Food Blender

Nancy Astor was an American who had a flair for doing things her own way.