Fourth Of July Fun Facts: 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know

The Fourth of July: The day American's celebrate their country's independence.

On this patriotic day we all look forward to backyard barbecues, fun with family and friends with all the big hats, colorful cloths and awesome firework; but there are probable a few fun fact  you are not familiar with.



Fun Fact #1

Hot Dog Anyone?
Did you know the 4th of July is the biggest hot dogs day of the year?
Americans eat a reported 155 Millions hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone, according to Times Magazine.

Fun Face #2

Do you know which president was born on the Fourth of July? Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president, in 1872.

Fun Fact #3

Tap, Tap, Tap
Due to concerns of breaking the liberty bell, it has not been rung since 1846.
Instead every year on the Fourth of July, the 2000 pound bell was tapped 13 times to signal the bells across the country to start ringing.

Fun Fact #4

When did the Fourth of July become a federal paid holiday?  1938

Fun Fact #5

Which Newspaper first printed the Declaration Of Independence?
Pennsylvania Evening Post

Surprise family and friend on the Fourth of July by knowing these fun facts about America's History.

From our family to yours have a fun and safe Fourth of July!