Bill Pullman's famous speech in 'Independence Day' has an unexpected history to it, including William Shakespeare and ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Drafted primarily ...

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The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document.

Yes! Independence Day is observed on Thursday, July 4, this year, and is considered a federal holiday. In total, 2025 has 12 ...

We celebrate the Declaration of Independence as the “opening act” for a series of “main events” that laid the foundation of ...

Nigerian Independence Day is a significant national holiday commemorating Nigeria's freedom from British colonial rule. Each year, it serves as a time for reflection on the nation's history, the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As fireworks light up the skies over Columbus this Independence Day, let's take a look back at the city’s ...