Fun Facts About The 4th of July

Fun Facts About The 4th of July

1. The Declaration of Independence was ratified on the 4th of July 1776.

2. Only two people signed The Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July 1776.

3. Most signed on the 2nd of August 1776.

4. Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States, was born on the 4th of July, 1872.

5. John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, died on the 4th of July, 1826.

6. Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, died on the 4th of July, 1826.

7. James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, died on the 4th July, 1831.

8. John Adams thought the celebrations for the Declaration should be held on the 2nd of July, not the 4th of July, as that is when the Second Continental Congress voted to declare independence.

9. There is a secret map on the back of the Declaration of Independence showing directions to the treasure of the Knights Templar.

10. On the 4th of July, there's a tradition of trying to stuff as many Hot Dogs into your mouth in ten minutes. It dates back, apparently, to four immigrants who argued who was more patriotic. How do you prove you're the most patriotic? Stuff your face full of hotdogs. Yep, makes total sense.

11. Only two and a half million people lived in the United States of America when it was signed.

12. The Philippines gained their independence from the United States on the 4th of July 1946.