By the Numbers in 1924
World Population
—
UK Life Expectancy
50.5 years
US Life Expectancy
51.7 years
Gold Price (per oz)
$20.64
Dow Jones Index
55
US National Debt
—
Sovereign Nations
55
How Much Did Things Cost in 1924?
| Item | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| Average house price | £340 | $4,600 |
| Average salary | £120 | $1,280 |
| Pint of milk | 2d | $0.07 |
| Loaf of bread | 3½d | $0.09 |
| Dozen eggs | 1s 4d | $0.50 |
| Pint of beer | 4d | Prohibited |
Technology and Inventions in 1924
Commercial aviation was in its infancy with the first round-the-world flight completed by the US Army. Radio was now a household staple. Rhapsody in Blue premiered, blending jazz with orchestral music through new recording techniques. The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York.
- ● First round-the-world flight completed by US Army Air Service
- ● First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France
- ● Spiral-bound notebook invented
- ● First Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held in New York City
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