The 1920s in crisis history

Incidents

Bombing of Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires 1928
A bomb attack against the Italian consulate in Buenos Aires kills 22 and injures 43.
Bombing of Italian Consulate in Buenos Aires 1928
A bomb attack against the Italian consulate in Buenos Aires kills 22 and injures 43.
Huanggutun Incident: Assassination of Zhang Zuolin 1928
Zhang Zuolin, a warlord in China, is killed by Japanese agents.
Japanese General Election Produces Hung Parliament 1928
The Japanese general election results in a hung parliament.
March 15 Arrests in Japan 1928
Japanese government arrests over 1,000 socialists and communists.
Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 1926
A strong hurricane devastates the city of Miami, causing significant loss of life and property damage.
Greek Presidential Election with Theodoros Pangalos Victory 1926
The Greek dictator Theodoros Pangalos wins the presidential election with 93.
Lithuanian Coup D'état 1926
A democratically elected government is overthrown in Lithuania, and Antanas Smetona assumes power.
Start of the Cristero War in Mexico 1926
The entry into force of anticlerical measures causes a military uprising against the Mexican government.
United Kingdom General Strike in Support of Coal Miners 1926
A general strike begins in the UK to support striking coal miners, leading to a state of emergency.

Donoghue v Stevenson 1928
May Donoghue sues a ginger beer manufacturer for negligence after finding a snail in her drink.

Kellogg–Briand Pact 1928
The Kellogg-Briand Pact is signed, outlawing aggressive war.

Representation of the People Act, UK 1928
The Representation of the People Act lowers women's voting age to 21 in the United Kingdom.