4th of July
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does the competition take place?
Coney Island, New York
The 4th of July commemorates which document?
The Declaration of Independence
Which day did the Battle of Gettysburg begin?
July 1, 1863
True or false? Apple pie was invented in the good old USA.
It actually originated in England, with the first recipe written in 1381.
What is the name of one of the largest wetlands in the world found in Florida?
The Everglades
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks celebration in New York City
How many times does the Liberty Bell ring on each Independence Day?
13 times
True or False: Gettysburg was Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North.
False
Which major social media platform was launched in 2004 and quickly gained popularity, becoming an influential force in politics and society?
What legendary trumpeter who paved the way for jazz was born in New Orleans, Louisiana?
How many stars/stripes does the American Flag have?
50 stripes/13 stars
Which U.S. city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4, 1777?
Philadelphia
Which Union General primarily oversaw action at Gettysburg?
George Meade
What song contains the lyrics “for amber waves of grain”?
America the Beautiful
Which Ivy League school was once simply called "The College of New Jersey"?
Princeton University
Every July 4th, what food is most commonly consumed?
Hot dogs
Which president was born on the 4th of July?
Calvin Coolidge
Which stand-off most immediately prompted Lee's retreat?
Pickett's Charge
Where can you find the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
Cooperstown, NY
What is the name of the natural landcape found in North Dakota?
The Badlands
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association ( APA), how much do Americans spend on fireworks each year?
$2.8 billion dollars
What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
1870
Where was the brunt of fighting on July 3, 1863— the final day of the battle Gettysburg— fought?
Culp's Hill
What is the busiest airport in the USA?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau