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In November, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the intact tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt.
The world-famous open-air music venue opened its doors in Los Angeles in July. 🎬 Pop Culture Trivia
In January, Frederick Banting and his team in Toronto successfully used insulin to treat a human patient with diabetes for the first time.
Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, the Irish Free State officially came into existence in December, coinciding with the outbreak of the Irish Civil War.
Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to six years in prison for sedition against the British colonial government in India. 🧪 Science & Medical Breakthroughs
The British Broadcasting Company was established in October and began daily radio transmissions in November.