Days Until Independence Day (USA)
About Independence Day (USA)
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776
📚 Interesting Facts
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776
Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1870, almost 100 years after independence
Americans consume approximately 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July
Three US Presidents died on July 4th: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson (both in 1826), and James Monroe (1831)
The largest fireworks display in the US is Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks in New York City
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Watching spectacular fireworks displays
Attending parades and patriotic ceremonies
Barbecuing and having outdoor cookouts
Displaying the American flag
Singing patriotic songs like 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
📜 Historical Events on This Day
The Declaration of Independence was adopted
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 50th anniversary of independence
James Monroe, 5th US President, died
'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was published
NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft landed on Mars
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