Random historical facts
This document officially declared the United States' independence from Great Britian.
What is The Declaration of Independence.
This summer fruit is known for its high water content and is often enjoyed at picnics.
What is Watermelon.
While the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4,1776, it was not the official end of the war. True or False.
True.
The war continued until the "Treaty of Paris", which was signed in 1783, oficially ending the conflict.
This is the first state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday.
What is Massachusetts.
This American Pilot flew solo across the atlantic and disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in July 1937.
Who was Amelia Earhart?
This is the name of the National Anthem of the United States.
What is The Star Spangled Banner.
This classic summer treat, often enjoyed on the 4th of July, is served cold or warm, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
What is apple pie?
This is the nickname used for British soldiers during the Revolution.
What are The Red Coats.
Three presidents died on the 4th of july. Name one of the three.
Who was John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe.
Born in July 1899, this American author penned works like "The Old Man and the Sea" and won a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
Who was Ernest Hemingway?
This is the famous bell that rings every 4th of July in Philadelphia.
What is The Liberty Bell.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, roughly how many hot dogs are eaten on the 4th of July?
A-20 Billion
B-150 million
C-5,000
What is B-150 million.
He led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is George Washington.
Which year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday:
A-1870
B-1776
C-1930
What is A-1870.
This iconic American First Lady, known for her grace and style, was born in July.
Who was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis?
This president was born on July 4th and served as the 30th President of the United States.
Who is Calvin Coolidge.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest has happened on each independence day since 1972. Where does this competition take place?
A-Puerto Rico
B-Coney Island,NY
C-Alaska
What is B-Coney Island,NYC
This is where the Continental Army stayed during the winter of 1777-1778.
What is Valley Forge.
This is the number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
What is 56.
In July 1939, this New York Yankees legend known as "The Iron Horse" had his #4 jersey retired to the Baseball Hall of Fame during the first Old Timers Day. He played 2,130 consecutive games and was diagnosed with a disease that now bears his name.
Who was Lou Gehrig?
This American city hosted the first public 4th of July celebration.
What is Philadelphia.
It happened on July 4,1777.
This Native American cooking technique is often credited as the origin of barbecues.
A-Pit-Roasting
or,
B-Tandoor
What is Pit-roasting.
This was the name of the treaty signed on September 3,1783, that officially recognized American Independence.
What is The Treaty of Paris.
This is the number of times the Libertybell rings on Independence Day.
What is 13 times.
This was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter.
What is "Tom Sawyer" written by Mark Twain.