Today's 5: Sharks and a Celebration

On the off chance you have no interest in the coliseum vote, here are five alternative things you might want to know today.

1. Muslims are beginning the month-long holiday of Ramadan, fasting during daylight hours. The Long Island Muslim Society lists several key dates throughout the celebration.

2. If you’re into sharks, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library has several offerings on the subject (though some of the books are really about the two-legged species.)

3. Francis Scott Key, author of the lyrics for “The Star-Spangled Banner” was born on this day in 1779.

4. Sun, heat, thunderstorms, maybe hail—the weatherman promises conditions across the spectrum today.

5. The full school calendar is available here.