1927
University of Idaho
The Engineering Experiment Station was started.
A curriculum is introduced which will lead to a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering.
1,064 enrolled students
61 faculty members
U.S. Events and Scientific Advances
The Federal Radio Commission begins regulating the use of radio frequencies.
Charles Lindbergh makes the first nonstop, solo voyage across the Atlantic.
First armoured car robbery, committed by the Flatheads gang.
Bell Telephone Co. transmits the first successful long distance demonstration of television.
The Jazz Singer opens, marking the end of the silent film era.
Ford unveils the Ford Model A as its new automobile, replacing the Model T.
The Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System (CBS) is formed.
The Great Mississippi Flood becomes the greatest national disaster in US History, affecting 700,000 people.
World Events and Scientific Advances
First transatlantic telephone call - from New York City to London.
Teddy Wakelam gives the first sports commentary on BBC Radio.
Earthquake in Xining, China kills 200,000.
Gertrude Ederle is the first Englishwoman to swim the English Channel.
World population reaches 2 billion.
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