Happy Wednesday all! It鈥檚 time for the morning start!
Fun Fact: Lettuce and sunflowers come from the same family. They鈥檙e both part of the Asteraceae famiy, which is one of the largest and most diverse in nature.
On this day
In 1935, track star Jesse Owens breaks or ties four world records in 45 minutes.
In 1951, Willie Mays makes his MLB debut.
In 1977, the original Star Wars, 鈥楽tar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope鈥�, premieres.
In 1983, 鈥楽tar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi鈥� premieres.
In 1992, Jay Leno becomes the permanent host of 鈥楾he Tonight Show鈥�.
In 2011, 鈥楾he Oprah Winfrey Show鈥� ends after 25 years.
In 2020, George Floyd is killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, causing protests across the United States.
National holidays
According to National Today, today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, National Wine Day, National Tap Dance Day, National Sing Out Day, National Missing Children鈥檚 Day, and National Brown Bag It Day.
Weather forecast from Environment Canada
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In case you missed it
麻豆精选 Pride is looking for its parade Grand Marshal. Learn more here.
Quaaout Lodge in Shuswap is being rebuilt after a fire. Learn more here.
Vernon residents are being reminded to prepare for rising stream levels. Learn more here.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with actor Mike Myers (59), actress Octavia Spencer (52), and actor Ian McKellen (83).
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!
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