5 Things To Know Today: June 14 (Flag Day)

What's Flag Day? Today marks a day of celebration for the original adoption of the American flag by the Second Continental Congress on this date in 1777; President Woodrow Wilson created the holiday by proclamation in 1916, and Congress formally adopted Flag Day in 1949. June 14 is also part of "National Flag Week," during which Americans are urged to fly the Stars And Stripes all week.

For More Information: The National Flag Day Foundation has lots more information about the history and background of the holiday. If you have a flag to display, ushistory.org offers this helpful guide to flag etiquette.

Local Ceremony: The Bridge at Cherry Hill is scheduled to host a Flag Day ceremony and celebration today at 3 p.m. Wear your red, white, and blue to this free, open-to-the-public event. Pre-registration is suggested — call 233-2880 for more information.

Community Theater: The Academy Players are seeking performers for their production of The Wedding Singer. Open auditions are set for tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at Buttonhole Golf Course, just off Manton Avenue in Providence.

This Gong Meant Trouble: Its original run was only two years, but The Gong Show left an impact on television — what, you think Sharon Osborne and her giant red 'X' are an original concept? On this date in 1976, the show debuted on NBC.