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Baths, family histories, a nursery rhyme, strawberry shortcake, donating blood, knowing your blood type, the US Army, the US flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, bourbon, and skunks draw our attention today: Family History Day Flag Day International Bath Day National Bourbon Day National Skunk Day National Strawberry Shortcake Day Pause For The Pledge Day Pop Goes The Weasel Day US Army Birthday Blood Type Awareness Day  aka  World Blood Donor Day The birthday of the US Army is celebrated on the anniversary of the Continental Congress authorizing companies of soldiers to be organized on this date in 1775. Two years later, the first rendition of the American flag was adopted. Photo by Bryan Padron on Unsplash