Today is Monday, June 14, the 165th day of 2021. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day.
Today's Highlight in History:
On June 14, 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
On this date:
- In 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created.
- In 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the design of the original American flag.
- In 1846, a group of U.S. settlers in Sonoma proclaimed the Republic of California.
Ten years ago: The long-delayed, problem-plagued musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" officially opened.
Today's Birthdays: Actor Marla Gibbs is 90. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is 82. Country-rock musician Spooner Oldham is 78.
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