Good news for UK fans of the European flag! It was invented by the Council of Europe in 1955 and shared with the EU thirty one years later. The UK is leaving the EU later today, but will remain a member of the Council of Europe. | Council of Europe

🎂 Happy birthday to the European Flag! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 Adopted by the Council of Europe 65 years ago, the flag became the #EU's emblem in 1985 and it is now one of the most recognisable symbols in Europe. It is now synonymous with a shared political project which unites all Europeans, transcending their diversity. Against the background of blue sky, the stars form a circle, symbolising union. The number of stars is fixed, twelve being the symbol of perfection and completeness and bringing to mind

223K views · 2K reactions |  The European flag symbolises Europe's unity and identity.  Today is the 36th anniversary of when the EU first started using the flag. | European Parliament | Facebook

11K views · 5K reactions | The 51st running of the Daytona 200 saw am epic Japan vs Europe head-to-head battle! Scott Russell (Kawasaki) and reigning world superbike champion Doug Polen (Ducati) fought a dynamic duel to the chequered flag to register the closest finish ever in the history of the 200 miler. #superbike #ducati #kawasaki #dougpolen #scottrussell #bikes #daytona #daytona200 #racing #usa #1992 #racingreels #dukevideo #powersportlegends | Duke Video | Facebook