Kiwanis International is founded in Detroit.

Kiwanis International is a global service organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities. It was founded on January 21, 1915, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, by Allen S. Browne and Joseph C. Prance. The organization’s mission is to serve the needs of children and communities through various service projects and initiatives.

Service Focus: Kiwanis clubs undertake a wide range of service projects, with a particular emphasis on improving the well-being of children. Projects often include activities related to education, health, and community development.

Structure: Kiwanis International is organized into clubs, and each club is typically composed of local business and professional leaders. Members of Kiwanis clubs, known as Kiwanians, come together to plan and carry out service projects, as well as to network and socialize.

Youth Programs: In addition to their direct service efforts, Kiwanis International sponsors several youth programs. Key among these is the Key Club for high school students, Circle K International for college students, and Builders Clubs for middle school students. These programs aim to instill a sense of community service and leadership in young people.

Eliminate Project: Kiwanis International, in partnership with UNICEF, initiated the Eliminate Project. The project’s goal is to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a deadly disease that affects newborns and mothers in some parts of the world. The project involves fundraising and advocacy to provide vaccinations and education.

Global Reach: Kiwanis is an international organization with clubs in many countries around the world. The organization fosters a sense of global citizenship and collaboration to address issues affecting children and communities globally.

Motivational Slogan: The official Kiwanis motto is “Serving the Children of the World,” which reflects the organization’s commitment to improving the lives of children through its service initiatives.

Service Leadership Programs: Kiwanis International places a strong emphasis on developing leadership skills in its members. The organization believes that by empowering individuals to be effective leaders, they can make a positive impact on their communities.

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea claims 2,942 lives.

21 January 1981 – Production of the iconic DeLorean sports car begins in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Commercial service of Concorde begins with the London-Bahrain and Paris-Rio routes.

Avianca Flight 671 crashes at Montego Bay, Jamaica airport, killing 37 peopl
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The first Monte CarloCar Rally takes place.

It was in 1909 that the idea of a car rally first took shape in Monaco. Alexandre Noghès, President of the “Association Sport Automobile Vélocipédique Monégasque”, predecessor of today’s “Automobile Club de Monaco”, suggested a race which would connect a large number of European cities from which the competitors would set off to converge on the finishing line in Monaco.

In January 21, 1911, everything was ready and the first rally took place. For almost a week, departures were staggered on dates and at times which corresponded to the distance separating them from Monaco. From Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Vienna and Berlin, cars set off on the roads, expected to clock up an average speed of 10 km/h including stops, with arrivals scheduled for Saturday, 28 January, in Monaco. Read more at Monte Carlo Legend.

The Monte Carlo Rally has become an annual rallying event organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco, which also organizes the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the Monaco Kart Cup. It has been held since 1911, when the inaugural rally was opened by Prince Albert I – making it the longest-running event in all rally sport. More information is available here.

Facts and figures about the Automobile Club de Monaco and the races can be found at its official webpage.

The first Monte Carlo Car Rally takes place.

It was in 1909 that the idea of a car rally first took shape in Monaco. Alexandre Noghès, President of the “Association Sport Automobile Vélocipédique Monégasque”, predecessor of today’s “Automobile Club de Monaco”, suggested a race which would connect a large number of European cities from which the competitors would set off to converge on the finishing line in Monaco.

In January 21, 1911, everything was ready and the first rally took place. For almost a week, departures were staggered on dates and at times which corresponded to the distance separating them from Monaco. From Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Vienna and Berlin, cars set off on the roads, expected to clock up an average speed of 10 km/h including stops, with arrivals scheduled for Saturday, 28 January, in Monaco. Read more at Monte Carlo Legend.

The Monte Carlo Rally has become an annual rallying event organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco, which also organizes the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the Monaco Kart Cup. It has been held since 1911, when the inaugural rally was opened by Prince Albert I – making it the longest-running event in all rally sport. More information is available here.

Facts and figures about the Automobile Club de Monaco and the races can be found at its official webpage.

You may also be interested in The Telegraph’s Monte Carlo Rally in pictures and its article: Why the Monte Carlo Rally matters.

Louis XVI of France is executed by guillotine after being found guilty of treason.

The first Monte Carlo Rally takes place.

The City of New York passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public. It was vetoed by the mayor.