THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, June 16, the 167th day of 2018. There are 198 days left in the year.

IN THE NATION

1858: Accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

1903: Ford Motor Co. was incorporated.

IN THE WORLD

1779: The nearly four-year Great Siege of Gibraltar began as Spain declared war on Britain.

1963: The world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; Tereshkova spent 71 hours in flight, circling Earth 48 times before returning safely.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

Boxing Hall of Famer Roberto Duran is 67. Actress Laurie Metcalf is 63. Actor Arnold Vosloo is 56. Golfer Phil Mickelson is 48. Actor John Cho is 46.