Some businesses use July 4 to run major sales—but many others choose to close on the federal holiday. Fire up the barbeque and find a good spot to watch the fireworks. Memorial Day might be the ...

On a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, a group of delegates to the Continental Congress gathered to celebrate the final approval of the Declaration of Independence. Viewed now as patriots by Americans, ...

What’s closed on 4th on July? What’s open on Independence Day? Happy birthday, America! Independence Day 2025 is Friday, July 4, also known simply as the 4th of July. It’s a federal holiday, so some ...

The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A year later, according ...

What makes for a good Fourth of July? The perfect juicy burger on the grill? A breathtaking fireworks show? What about weather just right to hit the pool? Finance site WalletHub put together a list of ...

July 4 holiday in 2025 has been marked by multiple shootings across the US, including one in Indianapolis that left at least two dead and a police chief voicing public frustration over the latest acts ...

July 4 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. In 1826, in one of history's notable ...