2006-07-03 11:54:56 · 18 answers · asked by johnny b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
America's Birthday.
2006-07-03 11:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by kjaymckinnon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the U.S. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.
2006-07-03 12:30:49 · answer #2 · answered by Hot T-Bone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh little Johnny, it's called a 'date', your birthday is also a date. A year is made up of 364 1/4 days, these are unevenly divided into 12 'months; These 12 months all have a name, July is one of these, July is the 7th month of a year, July 4th, is the 4th day of the month.
2006-07-03 12:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.Wise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The signing of the Declaration of Independence declaring America free from England
2006-07-03 11:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sammy Hagar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day before the 5th of July. It is also the anniversary of the American declaration of independence.
2006-07-03 11:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the day America celebrates it's independence from Great Britain.
2006-07-03 11:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day that America won its independence from Great Britain.
2006-07-03 11:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
independence (from England) day. Signing of the declaration of Independence.
2006-07-03 11:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anniversary of when we allowed America to have a government of their own
2006-07-03 11:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day we celibrate our independence from Britan mate.
2006-07-03 11:58:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋