What happened on 04 july
July 4th is a significant date in American history, as it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This document declared the 13 American colonies' independence from Great Britain and established the United States of America as a sovereign nation.
Here are some notable events that occurred on July 4th throughout history:
- 1776: The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 American colonies' independence from Great Britain.
- 1826: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, die on the same day, exactly 50 years after the document was signed.
- 1863: The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, takes effect, freeing all slaves in Confederate territory.
- 1926: The first Independence Day celebration is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a parade, fireworks, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
- 1946: The Bikini Atoll is used for the first nuclear test, codenamed "Able," which is conducted by the United States.
- 1969: The Apollo 11 spacecraft, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, enters into lunar orbit.
- 1982: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which bans the production and deployment of intermediate-range missiles.
- 2016: The United States celebrates its 240th birthday, with parades, fireworks, and other celebrations across the country.
These are just a few of the many events that have occurred on July 4th throughout history.