Today is Wednesday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2024. There are 174 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe launched attacks on southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) Also on this date: In 1509, theologian John Calvin, a key figure of the Protestant Reformation, was born in Noyon, Picardy, France. In 1890, Wyoming was admitted as the 44th US state. Related Articles Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified Nuggets free agency notebook: Nikola Jokic’s support of Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray contract extension update and more Today in History: July 8, Thai cave rescue Today in History: July 7, Reagan nominates O’Connor for SCOTUS Finding your roots with help from your phone In 1925, jury selection took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in the trial of John T.