1. Independence Day Twist
Although we celebrate on July 4, the vote for American independence actually took place on July 2, 1776.
2. John Adams Called It
Founding Father John Adams predicted Americans would celebrate independence with parades, games, bells, bonfires, and fireworks for generations to come.
3. Picnic Peak
July is National Picnic Month, making it the perfect time to enjoy summer favorites outdoors.
4. Hot Diggity Dog
July is also National Ice Cream Month and National Hot Dog Month. Americans consume an estimated 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone!
5. Let It Ring
The Liberty Bell hasn’t rung since 1846, but every July 4 it is symbolically tapped 13 times in honor of the original colonies.
6. A Remarkable Coincidence
Presidents Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all died on July 4, with Jefferson and Adams passing just hours apart in 1826.
7. One Giant Leap
Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, carrying Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins toward the first moon landing.
8. Moonwalk Anniversary
Just four days after launch on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon.
