Good morning all! It鈥檚 a great day to have a great day, let鈥檚 get it started!
Fun Fact: It takes 570 gallons on paint to cover the exterior of The White House!
On this day:
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin test for a lightning conductor with a kite-flying experiment.
In 1957, John Diefenbaker is elected as Canada鈥檚 13th Prime Minister.
In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche sweep the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup.
In 1996, 鈥楾he Rosie O鈥橠onnell Show鈥� premieres.
In 2000, the New Jersey Devils win the Stanley Cup over the Dallas Stars 4-2.
In 2007, 鈥楾he Sopranos鈥� finale airs on HBO.
In 2016, Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe dies at age 88.
National holidays
Today is National Ballpoint Pen Day, National Black Cow Day, National Egg Roll Day, National Herbs and Spices Day, National Iced Tea Day and National Movie Night.
Weather forecast from Environment Canada
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Here鈥檚 Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto taking time during warm up to practice with his teammate鈥檚 son.
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Celebrity birthdays
If your birthday is today, you share a birthday with comedian Bill Burr (54), model Kate Upton (30), country music star Lee Brice (43), and actress Kate Flannery (58).
Have a great weekend everyone! Stay safe!
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