Today in History: June 14

Today is Tuesday, June 14, the 166th day of 2016. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, adopted the original design of the Stars and Stripes, specifying a flag containing thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen stars.
On this date:
In 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created.
In 1801, former American Revolutionary War general and notor