First Boy Scout Troop Organized

Date: January 24, 1908 • Location: London, United Kingdom

The first Boy Scout troop is organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell.

Scouting or the Scout Movement is a youth movement which became popularly established in the first decade of the 20th century.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United Kingdom's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.