The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Here are five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of…
ST. LOUIS — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks.
One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in Philadelphia marked the anniversary of American independence. Fireworks were around centuries before America became a nation. The American Pyrotechnics Association says many historians believe fireworks were first developed in the second century B.C. in ancient China by throwing bamboo stalks into fires, causing explosions as the hollow air pockets overheated.
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Adams was so adamant that he turned down invitations to festivals and other events, even while serving as the nation's second president. Ironically, Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, both died on the 50th anniversary of the document's formal adoption, July 4, 1826.
Late Saturday night, firefighters and medics were called to Lexington Township, a suburb of Kansas City, Kansas, for reports of a shed on fire and arrived to find fireworks actively exploding from the burning shed and several people lying injured on the ground. Firefighters, medics and local police dragged the victims from the area to safety, and four people were taken to hospitals — two with serious injuries, Northwest Consolidated Fire District Chief Todd Maxton said in a statement.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditionsIndependence Day is around the corner! Here are five facts about the traditions surrounding the holiday.
Read more »
4 ways to accommodate special diets at your Fourth of July celebrationsWhether you are hosting the barbeque or bringing food to a potluck, there are ways to help accommodate those with special dietary needs.
Read more »
Fourth of July weekend sky to boast 'full buck moon,' first supermoon of 2023The sky during the Fourth of July weekend is scheduled to boast the first supermoon of 2023, also known as the full buck moon, according to NASA.
Read more »
Fourth of July fireworks in Colorado: Where to watch shows across the state in 2023The skies across Colorado will come alive July 4 as Independence Day celebrations kick off across the state. Here is where to watch fireworks and other Fourth of July events in Colorado this year.
Read more »
Southern California Hotel Workers Strike Ahead of Fourth of JulyThousands of hotel employees in Southern California walked off the job Sunday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, demanding better pay and benefits, and less burdensome workloads
Read more »