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Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July. It is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states
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USA
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July 4
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Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies.Various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people.
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Wikipedia : Independence Day (USA)
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See the days on which Independence Day is celebrated :
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'Independence Day' observed
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July |
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Monday |
| 2006 |
July |
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Tuesday |
| 2007 |
July |
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Wednesday |
| 2008 |
July |
04 |
Friday |
| 2009 |
July |
03 |
Friday |
| 2009 |
July |
04 |
Saturday |
| 2010 |
July |
04 |
Sunday |
| 2010 |
July |
05 |
Monday |
| 2011 |
July |
04 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
July |
04 |
Wednesday |
| 2013 |
July |
04 |
Thursday |
| 2014 |
July |
04 |
Friday |
| 2015 |
July |
03 |
Friday |
| 2015 |
July |
04 |
Saturday |
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