Italy declares war on France and Great Britain

On June 10, 1940

Italy declared war on France and Britain.

Benito Mussolini was the Italian leader at the time, and he wanted to end the Anglo-French presence within the Mediterranean.

This Day in History - June 10

1935

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio.

2020

Swedish authorities finally closed a 34-year-old inquiry into the murder of their prime minister.

1973

NASA's Explorer 49 was launched into Earth's orbit to research long-range radio waves within the Milky Way.

2000

In London, the Millenium Bridge closed for safety checks following large crowds, which caused the bridge to start swaying.

1933

Robber John Dillinger stole $10,000 in his first robbery at a bank in New Carlisle, Ohio.

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