1775: The Continental Army, forerunner of the U.S. Army, was created.

In the world

1940: German troops entered Paris during World War II; the same day, the Nazis began transporting prisoners to the Auschwitz concentration camp in German-occupied Poland.

2017: Fire ripped through the 24-story Grenfell Tower in West London, killing 71 people.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Marla Gibbs is 93. Musician Spooner Oldham is 81. Musician Rod Argent (The Zombies, Argent) is 79. Former President Donald Trump is 78. Musician Janet Lennon is 78. Actor Will Patton is 70. Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden s 66. Musician Marcus Miller is 65. Musician Boy George is 63. International Tennis Hall of Famer Steffi Graf is 55. Screenwriter Diablo Cody is 46. Actor-musician Kevin McHale is 36. Musician Jesy Nelson (Little Mix) is 35. Musician Joel Crouse is 31. Actor Daryl Sabara is 32. — The Associated Press