Birthday… November 13, 2026 – Arlene Olliff 2026-11-132026-11-13 Today, the flags of Illinois and California fly in celebration of what would have been my Gramma-in-law Arlene’s birthday. Arlene Olliff Arlene was a lovely person who I was lucky…
Celebration / Commemoration… November 11, 2026 – Veterans Day and Washington Admission Day 2026-11-11 Today the flag of the United States flies in honor of Veterans' Day and the flag of the State of Washington flies in celebration of the state's admission to the…
Birthday… November 8, 2026 – Bonnie and Montana 2026-11-08 Today, the flag of Maryland flies in celebration of Bonnie’s birthday and the flag of Montana flies in celebration of the Treasure State’s admission to the union on November 8,…
Ratification / Admission November 6, 2026 – Nevada, North Dakota, and South Dakota 2026-11-062026-11-06 Today, I am catching up on some missed admission dates. My excuse for missing these dates was that I was working in a vote center, which feels to me like…
Uncategorized November 5, 2026 – Bhutan and Portland, Oregon 2026-11-052026-11-05 Today, the flag of Bhutan flies at the request of a fellow vexillologist who I met at the NAVA 60 meeting last month in Indianapolis. The flag of Portland, Oregon…
United States November 3, 2026 – California Statewide General Election Day 2026-11-032026-11-03 Today, the flags of the United States and the state of California, as well as the Vote flag, fly in honor of the statewide general election which is taking place…
Memorial October 29, 2026 – Sir Patrick Stewart 2026-10-292026-10-29 Today the Flags of the United Kingdom and the French Republic fly at half staff in memory of Sir Patrick Stewart, who died yesterday after a brief and poignant Journey…
Celebration / Commemoration… October 26, 2026 – Austria and the United Nations 2026-10-262026-10-26 Today, the flags of Austria and the United Nations fly. Austria Flag of Austria October 26th is celebrated as the National Day of Austria. It celebrates the passage, on October…
Celebration / Commemoration October 24, 2026 – Türkiye and Ukraine 2026-10-24 Today the flags of Türkiye and Ukraine fly. Flag of Türkiye The flag of Türkiye flies to celebrate my sister’s return from a business trip to this nation. Flag of…
Memorial… October 20, 2026 – Canadian Forces Fire Incident 2026-10-202026-10-20 Today, the flags of Canada and Alberts fly in memory of the four Canadian forces members who were killed and in hope for quick recovery for the 39 forces members…
