What is the 4th of July, anyway? July 4th (also known as Independence Day) is an annual American holiday that falls on, you guessed it, the 4th of July. While you're thinking of fun 4th of July ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...