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Post by soutxed on Jun 13, 2021 7:55:32 GMT -5
June 13, 1971 The New York Times publishes the Pentagon Papers. The secret study of the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War revealed the government's lies concerning the scale of U.S. activities in Vietnam and neighboring countries. Daniel Ellsberg, an employee of the RAND Corporation, leaked the documents to the New York Times, and he was later tried but not convicted of espionage.
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 13, 2021 21:57:01 GMT -5
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 America’s Flag Day marks the Second Continental Congress’s adoption of the first U.S. national flag on June 14, 1777. The first flag featured the same 13 red and white stripes we see today. However, the number and arrangement of stars have changed as the number of states has increased over the centuries. The current flag has remained the same since 1960.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 14, 2021 2:49:21 GMT -5
Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees. In addition to electricity, lightning generates an unbelievable amount of heat. In fact, according to the National Weather Service, lightning can heat the air it passes through to a sizzling 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which is five times hotter than the fiery surface of the sun.
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Post by johnmori on Jun 14, 2021 5:30:12 GMT -5
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June 14, 1775
American Revolutionary War: the Continental Army is established by the Continental Congress, marking the birth of the United States Army.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 14, 2021 7:59:21 GMT -5
June 14, 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first president heard on radio, as Baltimore station WEAR broadcast his speech dedicating the Francis Scott Key memorial at Fort McHenry.
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Post by BillG on Jun 14, 2021 8:49:34 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On June 14th, 1777 the US Continental Congress adopts the Stars & Stripes flag, designed by Francis Hopkinson, replacing the Grand Union flag.
 
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 14, 2021 15:23:35 GMT -5
The original flag of the USA (the Grand Union flag), was first displayed by George Washington on Jan. 1, 1776. It showed the British Union Flag of 1606 before Betsy Ross designed the Stars and Stripes that was displayed for the first time in May, 1776. On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed The Flag Resolution which stated: “It is resolved that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternated red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” The 15 Star and 15 Stripe flag known as the “Star Spangled Banner flag” became the Official United States Flag on May 1st, 1795. Two stars were added for the admission of Vermont (the 14th State on March 4th, 1791) and Kentucky (the 15th State on June 1st, 1792, and was to last for 23 years before the flag returned to 13 stripes.
Who knew?    THE GRAND UNION FLAG THE BETSY ROSS FLAG (MAY 1776) THE ORIGINAL 13 STAR AMERICAN FLAG (1777-1795) The discontinued 15 stripe "STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 14, 2021 21:07:40 GMT -5
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JUNE 15TH - NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) along with millions of photographers and photography lovers across the nation observe Nature Photography Day on June 15th. Nature lovers and photographers alike celebrate this day with enthusiasm. They capture the breath-taking beauty all around us and encourage others to see the wonders of our natural Earth.
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Post by johnmori on Jun 15, 2021 6:39:35 GMT -5
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June 15, 1864
Arlington National Cemetery is established when 200 acres (0.81 km2) of the Arlington estate (formerly owned by Confederate General Robert E. Lee) are officially set aside as a military cemetery by U.S. Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 15, 2021 8:40:44 GMT -5
June 15, 2014--San Antonio Spurs when their 5th NBA championship defeating the Miami Heat in 5 games.
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Post by BillG on Jun 15, 2021 11:00:29 GMT -5
Who knew??? June 15th is "Global Wind Day". The day was organized by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). People visit wind farms, meet experts, attend events and take action to support wind energy on this day.
 
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 15, 2021 20:32:23 GMT -5
Who Knew??? National Fudge Day comes around each year on June 16th, allowing you to indulge in your favorite flavor of this delicious confectionery. Some of the most familiar fudge flavors are chocolate, chocolate nut, peanut butter, maple, and maple nut.
Fudge lends itself to experimentation when it comes to flavors. Blending favorites or even a moment of inspiration will create a new delicious kind of fudge. Adding bits of candy, nuts, or sprinkles can bring just the right celebratory burst of excitement to an old favorite.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 15, 2021 23:44:12 GMT -5
If you heat up a magnet, it will lose its magnetism. The right magnets can exert a force powerful enough to crush bone. However, all it takes is a little heat to render them useless. While cold makes magnets stronger, extreme temperatures can significantly reduce their magnetism, according to Sciencing.
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Post by BillG on Jun 16, 2021 6:51:18 GMT -5
Who knew??? On June 16th, 1963 Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first woman in space. (Soviet Space Program, Vostok 6 mission)
 
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Post by johnmori on Jun 16, 2021 6:53:43 GMT -5
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June 16, 1911
IBM founded as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company in Endicott, New York.
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