Argentina´s Flag Day

For 189 years the death of Manuel Belgrano, creator and one of the architects of independence, is celebrated on June 20, at the highest symbol of the nation with operations in various parts of the country
Argentina's flag was created by Manuel Belgrano and hoisted for the first time February 27, 1812, in Rosario, province of Santa Fe, where today lies the huge monument to the flag. In the midst of the struggle for Independence of the United Provinces of Río de la Plata Belgrano decided to take the colors of blue and white cockade, which was already in use since the revolution patriotic May 1810. The origin of the choice of these colors is not alone and it is still a subject of controversy, but the most secure version that is white and blue identified Bourbons dynastic house of French origin, in favor of the principles of constitutional monarchy, with which also coincided Belgrano.
On June 8, 1938, with the approval of Congress, the President of the Nation, Robert M. Ortiz, promulgated the Law 12361, which states the June 20 as Flag Day and national holiday in honor of Manuel Belgrano, who died on June 20, 1820.