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Five Things You Should Know Today: June 14

Go to Stillwater to celebrate Flag Day today!

Posted Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 1:52 am CT|Updated Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 1:57 am CT

1. Today will be warmer, but possibly rainy. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms are likely after 4 p.m.

2. Observe Flag Day today at . After the ceremony there will be hot dogs and light refreshments.

3. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress declared that the American flag will consist of 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars.

4. Che Guevara was born on this day in 1928. Guevara was a Marxist revolutionary who helped overthrow the Cuban government.

5. On June 14, 1893, the governor of New York directed that the flag be displayed on all public buildings.

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