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Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
The Philippines achieved self-rule from the United States on 4 July 1946, and celebrated 4 July as Independence Day until 1964. [72] Republic Day: 4 July: 1946 United States Poland: Independence Day (Święto Niepodległości) 11 November: 1918 Russian Republic Austria-Hungary German Empire
July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) ... 1960 – Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, ...
The major federal holiday celebrated in July is Independence Day, which is held annually on July 4. Independence Day is also commonly referred to as The 4th of July, the Fourth of July, and July ...
Here's what to know about the extra day and when holidays fall this year. ... Thursday: July 4: Independence Day. Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day. Monday, Oct. 14: Columbus Day.
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 ...
July 4 (fixed) Independence Day: 79%: 97%: Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from British rule, also called the Fourth of July or simply "The Fourth". Fireworks celebration are held in many cities throughout the country. September 1–7 (1st Monday) Labor Day: 53% [citation needed] 95%
Here's what you need to know about Independence Day 2024.