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[tmarshconnors]

The Birth of Canada’s Maple Leaf Flag

On this day, 60 years ago, Canada officially adopted its now-iconic Maple Leaf flag. At precisely noon on February 15, 1965, in a solemn yet historic ceremony in Ottawa, the red and white banner bearing a single, stylized maple leaf was raised for the first time, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign and the Union Jack as the country’s national flag.

The decision to adopt a new flag was not without controversy. Many Canadians held deep attachments to the Red Ensign, which had served as the country’s unofficial banner and bore the Union Jack, symbolizing Canada’s British heritage. The Union Jack itself was retained for royal and Commonwealth occasions, a nod to Canada’s enduring ties to the Crown.

Yet, despite the debates and divisions of the time, the Maple Leaf flag has since become a unifying symbol of Canada, representing both its history and its national identity in the modern world.

As we mark this anniversary in 2025, it’s worth reflecting on the significance of national symbols and the debates that shape them. Whether one embraces change or values tradition, flags are more than mere fabric they are statements of heritage, sovereignty, and national character.

[rogerrcoyle]

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[therileyandkimmyshow]

Podcast 4003

On today’s #positive #podcast 4003 we play #trivia and a #goldenage of #radio #oldtimeradio #otr #audio #thriller starring #actor #richardcrenna who was born #onthisday #onthisdate #otd November 30, 1926. https://rileyandkimmyshow.blogspot.com/2024/11/podcast-4003_30.html

[katharinehxpburn]

Beautiful Katharine photographed at the Cocoanut Grove at a Cinematographer’s Banquet (June 17th 1946) ⁣ ⁣ Kate wore a dress to this rare formal outing and said she “all but fell over myself” after not wearing one in public for so long! ⁣ ⁣ • #katharinehepburn #cocoanutgrove #cinematographer #onthisday #history #actress #banquet #onthisdate #fashion #1940s https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOvd70HOn-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[yapartnerspatna]

This happened! Wow! Posted @withregram • @onthisdateinhiphop #OnThisDateInHipHop, #JAYZ and #LLCoolJ were inducted into the 2021 #RockAndRollHallOfFame. For Jay, this was The first time being a nominee for the award #InHisLifetime while LL has been #DoinIt for a while now (his 6th go-up for the honor). I'm happy that they finally gave LL his flowers after inducting many who came after him. #GilScottHeron also made the 2021 class 🙏🏾 Support @OnThisDateInHipHop with a like or comment Ask me anything... Text: 323-685-4540 #rap #rapper #90shiphop #90s #90srap #HipHop #HiphopHistory #ThrowbackLounge #HipHopJunkie #HipHopMusic #OnThisDate #rapmusic #hiphopculture #Queens #Brooklyn #NewYork #EastCoast (at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0ugAFhkbS/?igshid=skcg14659onx

[hiphopraisedmetheblog]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE AUGUST 29, 1995 JUNIOR MAFIA RELEASED THIER STUDIO ALBUM CONSPIRACY

Conspiracy is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A., released on August 29, 1995, by Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records.Upon its release, the album garnered much attention, gaining hype with the release of singles such as “Get Money” and “Players Anthem”. The album features rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who contributes to the album’s production in addition to…

[theamandacollection67]

OTD: June 14, 1938

[bmaatuga]

Listen to “Capsules of Campus Life”

From “University Almanac” for the week of September 11, 1971:

1. Miss Anne Seawell, director of placement and student aid, says the job market is not closed to the Georgia graduate. 2. Dr. Fred C. Davison, University President, explains why research is essential to the life of a university. 3. Mrs. Coretta King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., talks about her vision of the "New South."

Miss Seawell was quite an articulate person, a dedicated professional. She died in 2003 and her obituary describes a very accomplished woman, a “pioneer” as a woman in this university’s administration from 1947 onwards.

Here’s a chance for you to hear Coretta King speaking to the Danforth Foundation’s annual meeting on campus on what the “New South” should be.

[maclick]

The Mothers ‎– Over-Nite Sensation 1973 September 7th #themothersofinvention #overnitesensation #onthisdate #rock #jazzrock #frankzappa https://www.instagram.com/p/B2I1NNrJIPO/?igshid=1v34ogb4uaclb

[willard-snow]

Happy Birthday to the legendary lead guitarist Geoffrey Arnold Beck. Jeff Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of the three noted guitarists to have played with the Yardbirds. Beck also formed the Jeff Beck Group which includes Rod Stewart and with Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice, he formed Beck, Bogert & Appice. Jeff regularly transforms his performance ensemble with the biggest and brightest talents in rock music. #jeffbeck #happybirthday #todayinhistory #onthisdate @jeffbeckofficial #yardbirds #rodstewart #janhammer #rockandrollguitar #instrumentalmusic #rockinstrumentalist https://www.instagram.com/p/BzHBz-IHQmt/?igshid=136mgzzjdc0uh

[juliehowlin]

11 May

Dick Dalley, 65, retired on this date in 2001. He was the last of his kind: the world's last swanherd. He had taken care of Britain's largest colony of mute Swans, in Dorset, for 40 years.

10 weird and wonderful things which happened on 11 May:

[therileyandkimmyshow]

#video #interview with #comicbook #artist #jasonfabok from #onthisday #onthisdate #otd a few years ago in #orlando #florida

[katharinehxpburn]

When asked about her spirit and if there had been anything she couldn’t handle, Katharine Hepburn replied: “I couldn’t answer that. How could I answer that until I meet something that I couldn’t handle? You have to handle everything. I’m in the process now of rotting away. I have to handle that. And you have to wonder about that as one thing goes and another thing goes. But you have to handle it. That’s life.” - Chicago Tribune (June 1982) ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Rest in Peace, you indomitable being. ⁣❤️ ⁣ #KatharineHepburn died peacefully on this day in 2003. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ (Photos from my own personally owned archive, taken by John Bryson - KH is shown laughing during filming of THE SPENCER TRACY LEGACY)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #spencertracy #restinpeace #rip #hepburn #bryson ©️ #collectionofbethpalucka #brysonestate #actress #onthisday #onthisdate #june #history #thespencertracylegacy #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CQsNGc6FzjJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[steamship-historical-society]

#OnThisDay in 1936, the Queen Mary made her maiden voyage. Image: Cunard Line's QUEEN MARY at New York. Vessel built at Clydebank, Scotland in 1936. Braun Brother's Collection, SSHSA Archives. #otd #onthisdate #thisdayinhistory #queenmary #shiphistory #maritime (at The Steamship Historical Society of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYdYDdHBWv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[almfineartandphotography]

#OnThisDate: Sunday, March 27,2022, my first stop of the morning was to Grafton Lakes State Park to attend “Maple Syrup Day”. I met with an acquaintance of mine who was reporting on this event for News10ABC. The majority of the event was held inside the welcome center. Guests could sample maple rice crispy treats, learn about the boiling of maple syrup, eat a maple donut and ice cream, & find out how the syrup is tapped from the tree. This was the first of two events I attended that day as in the afternoon I was at the Wynantskill American Legion attending the “Louie Louie” marathon. And how was my day a year later?! Busy-tending to production business at work & watched the season finale of The Bachelor. Happy Spring!! (📸: Photos by Amy L. Modesti using her Apple IPhone 13 Pro. 3/27/2022) #ALMFineArtAndPhotography, #TuesdayThrowback, @graftonlakesstatepark, @news10abc , #LastYear, #EventPhotography, #RensselaerCounty, #ItsHereInRensselaer, #RensselaerCountyNY, #PhotosByAmyModesti, #SundayMarch272022, #MondayMarch272023, #NowTuesdayMarch282023, #MapleSyrupDay, #WayLatergram, #Spring2022, #March2022, #NickMontera, #AmysTimeVault (at Grafton Lakes State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUaphIAnpo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hiphopraisedmetheblog]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE IN HIP HOP HISTORY!! HIP HOP ALBUMS RELEASED ON APRIL 6TH

It was on this date in hip hop history!! Hip Hop Albums released on April 6th , @thebeatnuts released their debut intoxicated demons in 1993, @nas dropped his third album I AM in 99, @lotug1 released their third album “Resurrection” @nonphixionnyc released The Green CD/ DVD in 2004, @livinglegends released “Created Differences, in 2004 @dialated_peoples released “Neighborhood Watch” in 2004,…