Fourth of July Trivia
- Mom
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
1. Independence Was Declared on July 2nd
Although we celebrate on July 4, the Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776.
2. The Declaration Wasn't Signed on the 4th
Most delegates didn’t sign until August 2, 1776.
3. Only Two Founding Fathers Signed on July 4
John Hancock and Charles Thomson may have been the only ones to sign on that exact day.
4. “Yankee Doodle” Was an Insult
It was originally used by the British to mock colonists!
History of Yankee Doodle
5. Fireworks Have Been a Tradition Since 1777
Philadelphia launched the first official Independence Day fireworks a year later.
6. Congress Made It a Holiday in 1870
But it didn’t become a paid holiday for federal workers until 1941.
7. Liberty Bell Wasn’t Rung on July 4
Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon.
8. 155 Million Hot Dogs Are Eaten
That’s enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. over five times!
9. Most Dangerous Day for Drivers
July 4 is one of the deadliest U.S. driving days.
10. Three Presidents Died on July 4
Jefferson, Adams, and Monroe.
11. One President Was Born on July 4
Coolidge was born on July 4, 1872.
12. Hidden Message on the Declaration
It says: “Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776”.
13. 56 Signers Risked Treason
They signed knowing it could cost their lives.
14. Washington Gave Soldiers Rum
He gave double rations of rum in 1778 to boost morale.
15. Most Fireworks Come from China
90% of fireworks in the U.S. are imported from China.
16. There’s a Town Called “America”
America, Oklahoma is in McCurtain County.
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