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The first Macy's fireworks show in New York City was held on July 1, 1958 to celebrate the department store's 100th anniversary. [2] In 1976, Macy's partnered with The Walt Disney Company to hold a fireworks display in honor of the United States' bicentennial, leading to the show becoming an annual tradition.
President Ronald Reagan on Governors Island delivering a speech; First Lady Nancy Reagan is to the left (July 4, 1986) Liberty Weekend was a four-day celebration held to mark the 1984–86 restoration and the centenary of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World) in New York City. [1] It began on July 3, 1986, and ended on July 6.
The famous Macy's 4th of July Fireworks display usually held over the East River in New York City has been televised nationwide on NBC, and locally on WNBC-TV since 1976. In 2009, the fireworks display was returned to the Hudson River for the first time since 2000 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson 's exploration of that river.
The United States marks 238 years as an independent nation as it celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, food and music. Nature and politics also play a role this year, with Hurricane Arthur ...
Explore USA TODAY's top photos of July 2024, a collection of images that capture the most significant stories defining the month.
According to the New York Times "more than 2,000 spectators were on hand" as canons were fired and a Paul Revere reenactor rode through announcing the arrival of British Troops. [ 21 ] On December 31, 1975, the eve of the Bicentennial Year, Ford recorded a statement to address the American people by means of radio and television broadcasts. [ 22 ]
On the evening of July 4, 1857, while the rest of New York was celebrating Independence Day, members of the Dead Rabbits led a coalition of street gangs from the Five Points (with the exception of the Roach Guards with whom they had been fighting) [2] into The Bowery to raid a clubhouse occupied by the Bowery Boys and the Atlantic Guards.
Swift was unable to plan a 4th of July party in the U.S. because she was in Europe for her Eras Tour. Instead of hanging out in New England, Swift was set to take the stage in Amsterdam on the ...