On the 4th of July, 1826, the U.S.A. had its 50th birthday. What else made it memorable?

Answer 1

John Adams AND Thomas Jefferson both died on this day.

Answer 2

The death of John Adams, perhaps?
"dams, John [original burial site] b. October 30, 1735 d. July 4, 1826
2nd United States President: He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts, to a father who was a deacon in the Congregational church as well as a successful farmer and shoemaker. John Adams was educated by private tutor completing a formal education at Harvard. He studied law with a local lawyer becoming a school teacher in Braintree. He first met Abigail Smith at her sister's wedding. She was fifteen and John was 27. A second meeting two years later let to their marriage which lasted 54 years. Among the children she bore was Quincy, who became the 6th President of the United States. Adams main contributions came prior to the Presidency when he was on the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was a signer of the completed and approved draft. While President, he alienated Congress with his belief in a strong central government, convinced people were incapable of making legislative decisions. He maintained that Congressional seats should be assigned to the first born of each appointed (entitlement) Senator and continue as such through the following generations. The House however continued to select senators until 1920. They were the first to occupy the newly constructed White House, a drafty edifice void of furnishings. During his one term Presidency, France was attacking American shipping on the high seas. A clamor to declare war was deemed unrealistic by Adams due to realization the new fledgling nation could not financially afford such an endeavor. His negotiating party in France was successful and a peace treaty was signed between America and France. His diplomatic approach to a solution literally set the stage for the Louisiana Purchase implemented during the Thomas Jefferson Administration. Without a friendly France, this acquisition of this vast territory would not have been possible. There would have been no need for a Lewis and Clark expedition. He went into retirement at his palatial estate in Quincy writing prolifically, letters, newspaper articles and books. At 91, he slipped into a coma and merely died of old age on the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. His service was held at the nearby United First Parish Church (First Unitarian Church) and he joined his wife in the family plot who had died years before with burial across the street in Hancock Cemetery. New England is the preserver of the Adam's legacy: His birthhouse was in then rural Braintree and the area became part of the city of Quincy. The old clapboard house is the oldest Presidential birth house in the nation and is in excellent condition. The second Adam's House located a few feet from the original homestead, son John Quincy was born and lived here the first nine years of his life being tutored in mathematics, languages and the classics by his father and mother. From here John Adams maintained an office and launched his political career and wrote the Massachusetts Constitution which is still in use. The "Old House" a mansion located next door was acquired by the prospering Adams family to accommodate their expanding family. It was the family home not only of John and Abigail until their death, but his son John Quincy and his wife Louisa then generations of family members until 1927 when it became a national historic monument. The beautifully maintained mansion has thousands of artifacts inside and the grounds include an historic orchard, a formal garden and the original Carriage House. The USS Constitution - This 44-gun frigate was launched during Adam's Presidency with the nickname of "Old Iron Sides" because of the strength of her oak timbers. This American icon and treasure can be seen today in the Boston Harbor. Finally, his final gravesite located in the First Parish Church (First Unitarian Church). The Adam's John and Quincy as well as their wives were all buried at Hancock Cemetery then belatedly transferred to a crypt in the church. Entrance to the grave is in the basement."

Answer 3

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on this day just hours apart!

Answer 4

John Adams AND Thomas Jefferson died on that day. Adams last words were, as legend goes, "Well, Jefferson's still alive."

Answer 5

Also,the greek national football team won the euro championship for the first time,it was 4th july 2004 in Portugal's capital city !
this day the greeks will remeber it for ever !!!