January 26, 2022 – Australia and India

Image of the Flag of the Republic of India

Today the flags of India and Australia fly in observance of their respective national days.

Australia Day celebrates the January 26, 1788 landing of the first fleet in Sydney. The holiday aim to reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation and are marked by community and family events and reflections on Australian history.

Flag of Australia

Republic day in India celebrates the Constitution of India coming into force on January 26, 1950. This transformed India from a Commonwealth realm to a fully independent republic.

Flag of India

Today is also the admission day of the state of Michigan, but alas, I don’t have a third flagpole!

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