What important events took place on the 4th of July?

Historical events for the 4th of July. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on July 4. read more

For other events in history that happened on July the 4th using Wikipedia is simply a quick way. July 4 - Wikipedia. Some of the interesting events. The second and third Presidents of the United States both died on July the 4th. Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass was published. read more

July 1. July 1st - Canada Day, a national holiday in Canada, formerly known as Dominion Day, commemorating the confederation of Upper and Lower Canada and some of the Maritime Provinces into the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. read more

1892 – Western Samoa changes the International Date Line, causing Monday (July 4) to occur twice, resulting in a year with 367 days. 1892 – The first double-decked street car service was inaugurated in San Diego, California. 1894 – The short-lived Republic of Hawaii is proclaimed by Sanford B. Dole. read more