Metropolis, director Fritz Lang's cinematic examination of power and technology, premieres in Germany.

The production of Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars, an unflattering portrayal of the Easter Rebellion, causes riots in Dublin.

Britain's Academy of Choreographic Art, later the Royal Ballet, is founded by Ninette de Valois.

English writer A. A. Milne publishes Winnie-the-Pooh, the first in this series of children's books.

3 Jan.

Gen. Theodoros Pangalos leads a military coup in Greece and declares himself dictator. On 22 August Pangalos is overthrown by Gen. George Kondylas, who restores democracy.

28 Jan.

Viscount Takaakira Kato, premier of Japan since May 1924, dies at age sixty-six and is succeeded by commoner Reijiro Wakatsuki.

8 Mar.

The League of Nations calls a special session to admit Germany to membership but adjourns because of complications raised by Brazil and Spain over permanent seating on the council. On 11 June Brazil resigns from the League to protest...