Union Dissolution Day is observed in Norway every June 7, commemorating the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905. The origins of this day trace back to the Convention of Moss, which ended the Swedish-Norwegian War in 1814, leading to a personal union where Norway maintained its own parliament and judiciary. However, growing divergences in interests prompted the Norwegian Parliament, led by Christian Michelsen, to vote for the dissolution of the union on June 7, 1905. On this day, the state flag of Norway is officially flown from public buildings, and citizens are encouraged to display the national flag as well. Although it is not a public holiday, the day serves as an important anniversary for the nation.