Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2010. There are 184 days left in the year.

On this date

In 1652, England declares war on the Dutch.

In 1860, the famous Oxford University Museum debate on Darwin's theory of evolution took place as Anglican Bishop Samuel Wilberforce led his side in denouncing the concept, while biologist T.H. Huxley rose to defend it. Although exact details of the debate, which was not transcribed, are in dispute, it is generally believed that Huxley's side prevailed.

In 1950, US President Harry Truman announces he has ordered US troops stationed in Japan to help Republic of Korea repel North Korean invaders.

In 1997, Hong Kong is transferred to China in an eight-hour farewell ceremony after 156 years of British rule.

Thought for Today

"The good Lord set definite limits on man's wisdom, but set no limits on his stupidity — and that's not fair!" — Konrad Adenauer, German statesman (1876-1967).