Today In History

In 1890: Wyoming became the 44th state.

In 1940: During World War II, the 114-day Battle of Britain began as Nazi forces began attacking southern England by air.

In 1943: During World War II, U.S. and British forces invaded Sicily.

In 1951: Armistice talks aimed at ending the Korean conflict began at Kaesong.

In 1991: Boris Yeltsin became the first elected president of the Russian republic.