He was the first Black Athletics Director in UVa history. In 2003 and 2006, he was named the Black Coaches Association's Athletics Administrator of the Year. He was also listed on Sports Illustrated's list of the 101 most influential minorities in sports in 2003 and 2004.
National Flag Day. National Flag day commemorates the death of Manuel Belgrano, who created the current flag. The holiday is celebrated on June 20. Prior to 2011, the day was celebrated on the third Monday in June. The national flag of Argentina dates from 1812.
Flag Day Facts. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday but is celebrated every year on June 14th in parades and festivals to honor the American Flag. President Woodrow Wilson set June 14 as Flag Day in 1916, but it was never passed as a holiday by Congress. Keep reading for more information on Flag Day. Remove these ads. Flag Day occurs on June 14th every year, but it is not an official federal holiday.