In case you completely forgot your elementary school history lesson on the United States' successful battle for independence from Great Britain, there are some great web resources to refresh your memory!
According to history.com, "Independence Day, commonly known as July 4th or the Fourth of July, commemorates the Continental Congress' adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The document, primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, served as a formal announcement that the 13 American colonies were no longer part of the British Empire and would henceforth be free and independent states. Regarded as the birthday of the United States of America, the day is typically celebrated with parades, fireworks, ceremonies, barbecues and family gatherings."
If you are interested in similar national holidays from around the world, here's a great list. Note the U.S. is the only country to celebrate its independence on July 4. Belarus (home of Olympic gymnast Svetlana Leonidovna Boginskaya - sister-in-law to the one and only Karen Yee Kilwien!) claims July 3 and Venezuela has July 5.
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