How old is the 50-star US flag?

The 50-star US flag is 66 years old.

The 50-star US flag first flew on July 4, 1960. That's 66 years, 2 months and 23 days.

as of September 2026

It became official on the first Fourth of July after Hawaii joined the Union.

The 50-star US flag turns 70 on July 4, 2030.

If you were born before July 4, 1960, you're older than the 50-star US flag.

Mind-bender: The 50-star US flag is closer in time to the Wright brothers' first flight (1903) than to today.

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