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Events on Thursday 23 February 1905 1
1905Rotary Club founded in ChicagoPaul Harris launches the first service clubAttorney Paul Harris founded the Rotary Club in Chicago as a professional networking organization built around a rotating meeting location among members' offices. It grew into the first of the modern civic service club movement, emphasizing fellowship and community service. Rotary International later expanded to chapters across the world.