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  2. Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia

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    Rebild National Park in Denmark is said to hold the largest July 4 celebrations outside of the United States. [49] While not an Independence Day celebration by any means, the city of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada celebrates its founding every July 4, having been founded on July 4, 1634. [50]

  3. The History of the 4th of July and Why We Celebrate It - AOL

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    4th of July sparklers—These hand-held fireworks are family favorites during the 4th of July. The colored flames and sparks help light up the area on America’s birthday.

  4. United States Bicentennial - Wikipedia

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    Karen Steele was the first baby born on July 4, 1976, 12 seconds after midnight, and was referred to as the "Bicentennial Baby". She was featured on The Today Show and Good Morning America , and received commemorations from President Ford, New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne , and a host of other notables.

  5. July 4 - Wikipedia

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    July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 180 days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 362 BC ...

  6. 22 Surprising Facts About the 4th of July & Its History - AOL

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    The Fourth of July was celebrated annually throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and in 1870, Congress declared the day a federal holiday. But it wasn’t until 1941 that the date became a paid ...

  7. July 4th isn’t really Independence Day. And we ... - AOL

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    Yet the day he was praising was July 2, the day independence was declared by the Second Continental Congress, not July 4. Yes, folks, we Americans are doing it wrong by celebrating Independence ...

  8. United States Declaration of Independence - Wikipedia

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    On July 4, 1776, it was adopted ... The meaning of the Declaration was a recurring topic in the famed debates between Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in 1858. Douglas ...

  9. Meet Dash Ten, the active duty soldiers changing the face of ...

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    What does July 4th mean to you? For us, the 4th of July is so much more than fireworks and cook-outs (though we love those too!); it's the celebration of our nation's fight to stand for what is ...