Some Little Known Facts About America’s Independence Day

Independence Day is around the corner and even as we gear up to take part in the parades, enjoy the family picnics and barbeques and be amazed at the beautiful spectacle of the Fourth of July fireworks, it surely is worth our time to read in to a few little known facts of this important event. Read further to know more.

Date Debate

There has been a continuing debate on the authentic date for Independence Day. While many believe that the vent should be celebrated on the 2^nd of July which is the date on which the Declaration of Independence was approved by a closed session of Congress, however  4^th of July is more widely accepted. John Adams who was a part of the Committee of Five that drafted the declaration truly believed that the 2^{nd of} July had more national importance and the correct day for celebrations.

Other Important Events that Took Place on this Day

Three presidents of whom two were founding fathers died on the 4^th. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both presidents and founding fathers died on July 4^th. President James Monroe also passed away on the 4^th. President Calvin Coolidge was born on the fourth.