Historical Events on January 21

Louis XVI Executed

Here are some historical events that happened on January 21:

1793: During the French Revolution, Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in Paris.
1911: The first Monte Carlo Rally took place, starting from various European cities and converging in the Monaco principality.
1954: The first atomic-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched in Groton, Connecticut.
1976: The first commercial Concorde flight took off, traveling from London to Bahrain.
2003: The United States Department of Homeland Security officially began operations.

2017: The Women's March, a worldwide protest advocating for equality and justice, took place in various cities around the globe.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more events that occurred on January 21 throughout history.