4th of July Traditions/Facts
The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held every Fourth of July in this East Coast neighborhood.
What is Coney Island?
This seamstress is traditionally credited with sewing the first U.S. flag, though historians debate the story’s accuracy.
Who is Betsy Ross?
This river carved the Grand Canyon.
What is the Colorado River?
The signature food dish served at Wimbledon.
What is strawberries and cream?
This fast food chain has the most locations around the world.
What is Subway?
This condiment is the most popular topping for hot dogs in the United States.
What is mustard?
This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War.
What is the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
The only U.S. state capital that shares its name with a U.S. president.
What is Jackson, Mississippi?
The only NFL team with a plant for a logo.
Who are the New Orlean Saints?
This is the group of musicians and artists who have died at the age of 27, leading many to believe the number to be cursed. These include Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Amy Winehouse.
What is the 27 Club?
The Liberty Bell is tapped this many times on Independence Day.
What is 13?
This document served as the United States' first constitution before the current Constitution.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
These four states meet at the Four Corners Monument.
What are Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico?
This 1997 film became the first movie to gross over $1 billion worldwide.
What is Titanic?
This animal was the mascot for Taco Bell in the 90's.
What is a chihuahua?
The “Star-Spangled Banner” was written during this war, which directly influenced its imagery.
What is the War of 1812?
This Supreme Court case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This mountain is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States.
What is Mount Whitney/Denali?
This artist was the first to perform at both a Super Bowl halftime show and the Olympics opening ceremony.
Who is U2?
This person holds the record for winning the most Oscars
Who is Walt Disney?
Three U.S. presidents died on July 4. Name one.
Who are John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or James Monroe?
This president was the first to live in the White House.
Who is John Adams?
This state is closest to Africa.
What is Maine?
This 1999 film’s main character is never actually named in the movie.
What is Fight Club?
This American president is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?