4th of July (US Independence Day)
About this event
The Fourth of July commemorates the Continental Congress's historic adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, celebrated nationwide with spectacular fireworks displays and family picnics.
Interesting facts about 4th of July (US Independence Day)
The Declaration of Independence was drafted principally by Thomas Jefferson and adopted on July 4, 1776.
Three U.S. Presidents died on July 4th: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams (both in 1826) and James Monroe (in 1831).
Americans consume an estimated 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July holiday weekend.
The annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in New York City launches over 60,000 shells into the night sky.
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped 13 times every July 4th by descendants of the Declaration's signers.
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