Uncategorized May 9, 2026 – Europe Day 2026-05-092026-05-09 Today, the flag of the European Union flies in celebration of Europe Day. Flag of the European Union Quoting the European Union web site, "Europe Day is a chance to…
Uncategorized May 6, 2026 – Pontifical Swiss Guard 2026-05-062026-05-06 Today, the flags of Vatican City and Switzerland fly in celebration of the annual swearing in ceremony for the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Flag of Vatican City On May 6th of…
Uncategorized May 5, 2026 – Cinco de Mayo & Oakland 2026-05-052026-05-04 Today, the flag of Mexico flies in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday…
Uncategorized May 3, 2026 – Japan Constitution Memorial Day 2026-05-032026-05-03 Today, the flag of Japan flies in commemoration of the nation's first post World War II constitution coming into effect on May 3, 1947. Flag of Japan Japan's Act of…
Uncategorized April 30, 2026 – Louisiana 2026-04-302026-04-30 Today, the flag of the state of Louisiana flies in commemoration of the Bayou state's admission to the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. Flag of the…
Uncategorized April 28, 2026 – Maryland 2026-04-282026-04-27 Today, the flag of the State of Maryland flies in commemoration of The Old Line State's ratification of the United States Constitution on April 28, 1788, making it the 7th…
Uncategorized April 27, 2026 – South Africa Freedom Day 2026-04-272026-04-23 Today, the flag of South Africa flies in celebration of Freedom Day. This public holiday celebrates the nation's first post-apartheid elections held in 1994 as well as the day the…
Uncategorized April 26, 2026 – Happy Birthday Nova 2026-04-262026-04-25 Today the flags of Canada and the State of Washington fly in celebration of my friend Nova's birthday! Flag of Canada Nova and I met while working at the Washington…
Uncategorized April 25, 2026 – ANZAC Day 2026-04-252026-04-25 Today, the flags of the Australia and New Zealand fly to Commemorate ANZAC Day, which commemorates the first military action of the Australia New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in World…
Uncategorized April 23, 2026 – St. George’s Day 2026-04-232026-04-23 Today, the flag of England flies in celebration of this nation's patron saint, St. George. April 23rd is his his feast day, commemorating the date of his death. Flag of…