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The flag of The Bahamas was officially hoisted on July 10, 1973, the date of the nation's independence from the United Kingdom.
Nassau was originally named Charles Towne in the mid-17th century to honor King Charles II of England.12
The name was later changed to Nassau in the 1690s following the ascension of King William III to the throne. The new name was chosen because Nassau was a family name associated with William III's lineage, specifically referring to a historical region in Germany that served as a holding for his family.12