7 October 1919 Posted on October 6, 2021 by Staff KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, is founded. It is the oldest airline still operating under its original name. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Have your heart in your life's work, and be stout-hearted. Do something, act always, and do it now. Don't be afraid. Many a man has been defeated by his doubts—lack of confidence. Take your risks —you cannot eliminate them, you cannot escape them. You can diminish them by dominating them." Batten's Wedge — Click here for more from Batten's Wedge Related posts: 11 July 1919 6 February 1947 9 October 1919 9 October 1919 5 January 1919 10 October 2010 31 January 1919 28 September 1919 28 September 1919 26 February 1919