July 4th at the Movies
A massive shark terrorizes a New England beach town trying to open its beaches for the July 4th weekend in this 1975 thriller.
Jaws
Born on July 9, 1956, this beloved actor won back-to-back Oscars for his roles in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
Tom Hanks
This preteen rap duo had everyone wearing their clothes backward in 1992 thanks to the massive, high-energy hit "Jump".
Kris Kross
Urkel became an overnight TV sensation on the sitcom Family Matters by frequently using this four-word accident catchphrase.
"Did I Do That?"
This is what you call a group of patriotic dogs hanging out at a backyard July 4th barbecue.
barks and sparklers
Will Smith fights off an alien invasion to save Earth in this explosive 1996 sci-fi blockbuster
Independence Day
Born on July 1, 1961, this beloved British Royal was the Princess of Wales and the mother of Princes William and Harry
Princess Diana
This hip-hop group's smooth 1996 remake of "Killing me Softly" spent 5 weeks at number 1 on the UK Charts and propelled singer Lauryn Hill to Superstardom
The Fugees
Millions of women flocked to hair salons in the mid-'90s demanding "The Rachel," a layered haircut inspired by this hit NBC sitcom.
Friends
If a tree wants to stay completely cool during a scorching July heatwave, it does this.
Leaves
Tom Cruise earned an oscar nomination playing Vietnam Veteran Ron Kovic in this 1989 Biographical drama
Born on the Fourth of July
This pioneering female aviator was born on July 24, 1897 and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart
In 1998, this R&B vocal group made history when their emotional track "One Sweet day", a collaboration with Mariah Carey, wrapped up a staggering 16-week run at #1.
Boys II Men
This colorful, collectible stuffed animal craze sparked an economic frenzy in the late '90s as people bought them up as retirement investments.
Beanie Babies
This is the silly reason why the hot dog failed to win the July 4th backyard race.
because it was the "wurst"
Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical about this founding father features the lyrics "I am not throwing away my shot"
Hamilton
Born on July 26, 1943, this legendary, energetic frontman has spent over six decades singing lead vocals for the Rolling Stones.
Mick Jagger
This hip-hop icon's 1996 double album All Eyez on Me featured the massive, summer-defining anthem "California Love"
Tupac
This 1993 game show featured three teams answering trivia questions to win a chance to run through a giant, booby-trapped Mayan temple.
Legends of the Hidden Temple
This is what you call a tiny, explosive firecracker that happens to wear a fancy suit and tie.
"so-fizz-ticated"
This 1993 coming-of-age movie features a memorable night game played under the glow of neighborhood July 4th Fireworks
Sandlot
Born on July 15, 1952, this dominant defensive tackle anchored the "Steel Curtain" defense for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Alex Karras
The industrial rock band achieved massive mainstream crossover success in 1994 with their controversial, beat-driven track "Closer" from the Downward Spiral Album
Nine inch nails
This cardboard milk cap game took school playgrounds by storm in 1993, prompting kids to use heavy plastic or metal "slammers."
Pogs
When a piece of ice cream gets incredibly angry about melting on a hot July afternoon, it turns into this.
a "soft serve" attitude