July 10, 1940 ~ The Battle of Britain
After the fall of France in June, 1940, Britain knew it was only a matter of time before the Axis powers turned their sights across the Channel.
Then, on July 10, 1940, the German Luftwaffe began the first in a long series of bombing raids in what Winston Churchill first called the Battle of Britain.
July 9, 1943 ~ Operation Husky: The Invasion of Sicily
July 9, 1943 – Operation Husky: The invasion of Sicily begins.
With North Africa secure, the allies turned their attention towards Europe. An Anglo-American invasion code named Operation Husky was developed to capture the Island of Sicily, a vital stepping-stone for the campaign in Italy.
July 8, 1853 ~ Matthew Perry, South Carolina and the Red Spider Lily
When you think of the history of South Carolina, you probably think of Palmetto trees, tobacco farms, the cities of Camden and Charleston, and of course Forts Moultrie and Sumter.
But for the residents of Willington, South Carolina, it’s the Red Spider Lily that is a lasting symbol of the rich history of the town with just 177 residents.
July 7, 1898 ~ The U.S. Annexes Hawaii
The History of Hawaii begins way back when Polynesians first landed sometime around 1150.
For the next 500 years or so the islands remained isolated until British explorer CPT James Cook accidentally stumbled on them in 1778.
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