Since it was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, the rainbow flag has grown to become the most recognisable symbol of LGBT groups. 🏳️‍🌈 | BBC

🎂 Happy birthday to the European Flag! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 Adopted by the Council of Europe 65 years ago, the flag became the #EU's emblem in 1985 and it is now one of the most recognisable symbols in Europe. It is now synonymous with a shared political project which unites all Europeans, transcending their diversity. Against the background of blue sky, the stars form a circle, symbolising union. The number of stars is fixed, twelve being the symbol of perfection and completeness and bringing to mind