Ten fun facts about Independence Day
Fact 1
It is commonly known as the Fourth of July.
Fact 2
Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.
Fact 3
In 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize July 4 as a state celebration.
Fact 4
In 1783, Moravians in Salem, North Carolina, held a celebration of July 4 with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. This work was titled "The Psalm of Joy." This is recognized as the first recorded celebration and is still celebrated there today.
Fact 5
In 1791 the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day" occurred.
Fact 6
Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays.
Fact 7
Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show.
Fact 8
A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base.
Fact 9
Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue.
Fact 10
Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", "God Bless America", "America the Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "This Land Is Your Land", "Stars and Stripes Forever", and, regionally, "Yankee Doodle" in northeastern states and "Dixie" in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
More interesting reads about...
Labor Day
Is a holiday on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada. It is regarded as a celebration of the labor movement and dedicated to the workers’ social and economic achievements.
Maine
Is a state located in the northeastern end of the United States of America.
Rhode Island
Is a state located in the northeastern region of the United States
New Hampshire
Is the 26th largest state in the United States and is located in the northeast region.
West Virginia
Is a state located in southern US near the Appalachian part of the United States.
New Mexico
Is a state located in the southwestern part of the United States.
Maryland
Is a state located on the eastern shoreline of the United States of America.
Massachusetts
Is the 44th largest state and is located in the northeastern part of the United States of America
Thanksgiving Day
is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.
MORE IN HOLIDAYS
