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New stars would be added on July 4 after a new state had been admitted. [2] 1827 – Slavery is abolished in the State of New York. 1831 – Samuel Francis Smith writes "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" for the Boston, Massachusetts July 4 festivities. 1832 – John Neal delivers the first public lecture in the US to advocate the rights of women. [3] [4]
Fourth of July: Observed by: United States: Type: National day: Significance: The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia: Celebrations: Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, parades, baseball games: Date: July 4 [a] Frequency: Annual
A fireworks display over Old Settlers Park concluded the City of Round Rock's July Fourth Frontier Days Celebration on July 4, 2018. Henry Huey for Round Rock Leader When and where : 6:35 p.m ...
Law and crime Australian entertainer Rolf Harris is sentenced to 5 years and 9 months at Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, convicted on 12 charges of indecently assaulting female minors between 1968 and 1986. Harris will be eligible for release on licence after half of the sentence in 2017. (BBC News) A Kindergarten teacher is stabbed and killed in front of students at the ...
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 ...
From grocery and liquor stores, to banks and the postal service, here’s what’s open and closed on Independence Day.
In the current General Calendar from the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, [2] these are: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, celebrated on the Sunday between December 25 and January 1, or if there is no Sunday in that range (when December 25 and January 1 fall on Sundays), on December 30. [3] [4]
2014 Texas elections (11 P) H. 2014 in Houston (7 P) S. 2014 in San Antonio (7 P) 2014 in sports in Texas (2 C, 173 P) ... This page was last edited on 29 July 2023, ...