Founding of Toastmasters International

Date: October 22, 1924 • Location: Santa Ana, United States

The educational non-profit organization Toastmasters International was founded at a YMCA in Santa Ana, California.

Toastmasters International (TI) is a US-headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide to promote communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States'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.