In 1710-11 there was a loss to the Ottoman Turks. In 1717 a Russian attack on the Central Asian Khanate of Khiva was defeated. During this period there were more victories than defeats and in 1721 the ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

In 1960, The Queen adopted a personal flag to be flown on any building, ship, car or aircraft in which she was staying or travelling. The Royal Standard represents not only the Sovereign but also the ...

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