Five Things to Know Today, June 21

Happy solstice! Welcome to Tuesday and summer. Here are some things to know about the day. 

First day of summer: There's a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., and the high will be about 94. 

City council: There will be a public hearing at 6 p.m. on alcohol license applications for Quick Bite and Artisan Restaurant, and a called meeting, with new business regarding a lease for the art micro-enterprise program and a temporary financing agreement on the agenda. The work session will follow these.

Summer solstice for nerds: Click here for some factoids about the day.

When I'm 64: The One DeKalb Resource Center's Aging in Place information session, with tips for planning living arrangements for seniors, is today at 11 a.m. Click here for more information.  

Today in history: The Ferris Wheel debuted in 1893 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago (Cracker Jacks were first introduced there, too).  Swimming in oceans hasn't been the same since Jaws opened on this day in 1975.