On this day in history - January 21

What Happened On This Day – January 21

• 1998 Pope John Paul II visits Cuba

  It was the first time any Pope visited the country.

• 1976 Concorde takes off on its first scheduled flights

  2 of the supersonic aircraft took off from Paris and London simultaneously.

• 1968 The Battle of Khe Sanh begins

  It is one of the most publicized battles of the Vietnam War.

• 1911 23 cars take part in the first Rally Monte Carlo

  Unlike today, the competitors set out from 11 different European locations, heading for the finish line in Monte Carlo.

• 1899 Opel builds its first automobile

  Today, Opel is one of the world's largest car manufacturers.