On this day in history
July 4
American
1776Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
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1826John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of independence, hours apart.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of independence, hours apart.
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1863Vicksburg surrenders to Grant, giving the Union control of the Mississippi.
Vicksburg surrenders to Grant, giving the Union control of the Mississippi.
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1939Lou Gehrig bids baseball farewell at Yankee Stadium: I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
Lou Gehrig bids baseball farewell at Yankee Stadium: I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth.
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1997Mars Pathfinder lands on the Red Planet, bouncing to a stop in airbags.
Mars Pathfinder lands on the Red Planet, bouncing to a stop in airbags.
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World
1946The Philippines gains independence from the United States.
The Philippines gains independence from the United States.
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