Happy Independence Day

On July 4th Americans turn to BBQ’s and fireworks to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This is when the 13 American Colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain. The Congress had voted to declare independence 2 days earlier on July 2nd however it was not declared until the 4th.

Independence Day is also an epic science fiction action film from 1996 featuring Will Smith. The film focuses on and extraterrestrial race attacking earth and a group focusing a counterattack on July 4th, Independence Day. The movie begins two day earlier on July 2nd, the day Independence was agreed upon.

Regardless of how you celebrate July 4th, with hot dogs or Aliens, I hope you stay safe out there.