Today in History: 10 May 1940

World War II: The United Kingdom Invades Iceland

On this day in 1940, Operation Fork (The Invasion of Iceland) began early in the morning in the capital Reykjavik. The objective was to prevent German occupation and the promise was made to withdraw at the conclusion of the war. The British troops were relieved by American troops a year later, before the US had officially entered the war.

For more, visit:
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_Iceland
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupation_of_Iceland

Today in History – 15 May 1940

USA: The First McDonald’s Restaurant Opens In San Bernardino, California

On this day in 1940 the first McDonald’s Restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California in the United States. This first restaurant was opened by Richard and Maurice McDonald. Ronald McDonald didn’t arrive on the scene until 1967.

Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in 1971 in Yagoona (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia. There are now almost 800 McDonald’s restaurants around the country.

For more on McDonald’s and there history visit:
http://www.mcdonalds.com
http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/our_company/mcd_history.html

For more on McDonald’s in Australia visit:
http://mcdonalds.com.au

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