1981
The first DeLorean rolls out. At a new factory in Northern Ireland, the first stainless-steel DMC DeLorean came off the production line.
Wikipedia: DMC DeLoreanPhoto: Kevin Abato , www.grenexmedia.com / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
On this day
21 January in history.
5 moments from 1911 to 1981: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
5 moments
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1911
The first Monte Carlo Rally
Drivers set off from across Europe for Monaco in the first Monte Carlo Rally.
Photo: Drawn by User:SKopp / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1931
An Australian-born governor-general
Isaac Isaacs became the first person born in Australia to serve as its governor-general.
Wikipedia: Isaac IsaacsWikipedia: Governor-General of Australia
Photo: National Library of Australia / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1948
Quebec's flag flies
The flag of Quebec was adopted and raised over the National Assembly for the first time. Quebec still celebrates this date as Flag Day.
Photo: Original: René Chaloult Vector: Krun / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1971
Emley Moor tower switches on
In Yorkshire, the new Emley Moor transmitting tower began sending out television signals. No free-standing structure in the United Kingdom stands taller.
Wikipedia: Emley Moor transmitting station
Photo: Alan Zomerfeld / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.