This Day in History
July 4th
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Happy Birthday
USA
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1905
He publishes “Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Körper (On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies),” a paper that sets out his theory of special relativity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
100
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is symbolically tapped 13 times on July 4th, representing this.
What are the original 13 colonies?
100
The most common words searched on Google were 1. Hurricane Irma · 2. Bitcoin · 3. Las Vegas Shooting · 4. North Korea · 5. Solar Eclipse
What is 2017?
100
The first of these required birthday party decorations were made out of animal intestines filled up with water.
What are birthday balloons?
100
This bluegrass state produces a staggering 95% of the world's bourbon.
What is Kentucky?
200
1985
The most decorated athlete in Olympic history, who swam his way to 28 medals—including 23 gold, was born on this day.
Who is Michael Phelps?
200
Held every July 4th since 1785, the oldest Fourth of July celebration takes place in Bristol, a short 38 minute drive from the state capital of Providence.
What is Rhode Island?
200
"Rocky" premiered in movie theaters, Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong died, and the Apple Computer Co was founded.
What is 1976?
200
This summer month is the only month with no federal holidays in the USA; however, it is the month with the highest percent of birthdays (9%).
What is August?
200
Due to its location at the 180th meridian, this state is simultaneously the westernmost, northernmost, and easternmost state.
What is Alaska?
300
1953
Workers at a Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan, watch as the first completed model of a this two-seater sports car (that would become an American icon) rolls off the assembly line.
What is a Corvette?
300
Americans eat 150 million of these on July 4th every year; at least 60 end up in Joey Chestnut's stomach in 10 minutes!
What are hot dogs?
300
Russians overthrew their Czar, women won the right to vote in the UK and Canada, and the US entered the Great War.
What is 1917?
300
The most popular song in the English language was under copyright until a 2015 court case. It made tons of money from licensing fees, which is why you rarely heard it sung on TV growing up.
What is “Happy Birthday to You"
300
The US is the only country in the world to have all five climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and this....
What is Polar?
400
1966
This organization was founded with the mission of promoting equal rights for women; Betty Friedan served as its first president.
What is NOW (National Organization of Women)?
400
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the 2nd and 3rd presidents, both died on July 4th, 1826. This man, the 5th president, died on the same day in 1831
Who is James Monroe?
400
Noteworthy events include the first telephone call, the battle of Little Bighorn, and Wild Bill Hicock's death.
What is 1876?
400
Thanks to birthdays, this is one thing that goes up and never comes down.
What is your AGE?
400
The only state in the US whose borders don't have a single straight line
What is Hawaii?
500
1936
American author Margaret Mitchell published this sweeping romance set during the Civil War; the novel later won a Pulitzer Prize and was adapted into a hugely successful film.
What is Gone with the Wind?
500
This country officially gained independence from the U.S. by signing the Treaty of Manila on July 4, 1946
What is the Philippines?
500
Construction on the Erie Canal began, the first permanent American school for the deaf opened in Hartford, Connecticut, and the New York Stock Exchange was founded.
What is 1817?
500
In a room with this many people, there is a 50/50 chance that someone else in the room will share your birthday. (If you increase the number of people to 70, your chances increase to 99%!)
What is 23?
500
Since 1777, the US has experienced 27 different versions of this.
What is the national flag?
