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.
Argentina Flag and Description. The current flag of Argentina was officially adopted on February 12, 1812. The blue stripes upon a white field were placed on the flag by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the revolution, and are said to be symbolic of the sky above, when the fight for the country's independence began. The golden sun, with the Sun of May face, was added to the flag in 1818. all Country Flags here!