4th of July Fun Facts

4th of July Fun Facts

156 Years (1620-1776)

From when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock and independence was declared

1777

Fireworks were approved by congress to celebrate independence day.

25 Million Pounds of fireworks were sold to cities across the US for celebrations in 2012

John Hancock was the first to sign the declaration. He was president of the Continental Congress and has the most noticeable signature on the document.

56 people signed the Declaration of Independence some as late as 1786

1870 the 4th of July is declared a national holiday

1938 the 4th of July is declared a paid holiday

11 places in the US have ���Independence�۝ in their name.

3 Presidents have died on the 4th of July. John Adams. Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe.

150 Million hotdogs are eaten year 4th of July

110 Billion Dollars was traded between the US and England last year.

Happy 4th of July! 4. July th of Fun Facts 156 Years (1620-1776) From when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock and Independence was declared 1777 Fireworks wvere approved by congress to celebrate independence day. 25 Million Pounds of fireworks were sold to cities across the US for celebrations in 2012 Aehn Hanccek 56 People Was the first to sign the declaration. He was president of the Continental Čongress signed the declaration of independence and has the most noticeable Some as late as 1786 signature on the document. The oldest person to sign was Benjamin 70. The youngest was 26. Franklin at age Edward Rutledge at age 1870 the 4th of July is declared a national holiday 1938 the 4th of July is declared a paid holiday 150 110 RIP 11 RI Places in the US have "Independance" in their name. Presidents have died on the 4th of July Million hotdogs are eaten each year on 4th of July Billion dollars was traded between the US and England last year John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Monroe Happy 4th of July! Sources: Wikipedia, History Channel, CNN | by JustinPoore.com