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9h 33min, dec 15, 1964 y - New flag adopted

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A new national flag of Canada was adopted after much debate. The Senate gave its approval on 17 December. Queen Elizabeth signed the royal proclamation on 28 January and the new flag, with its red maple leaf and side bars, flew officially for the first time on 15 February 1965.

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9h 33min, dec 15, 1964 y
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~ 61 years ago