Saturday, July 04, 2026

History for July 4

History for July 4 - On-This-Day.com 
Calvin Coolidge (U.S.) 1872 - 30th President of the United States
  • 1776 - The amended Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was approved and signed by John Hancock, the President of the Continental Congress in America.
  • 1802 - The U.S. Military Academy officially opened at West Point, NY.
  • 1886 - The first rodeo in America was held at Prescott, AZ.
  • 1934 - At Mount Rushmore, George Washington's face was dedicated.
  • 1957 - The U.S. Postal Service issued the 4¢ Flag stamp.
  • 1976 - The U.S. celebrated its Bicentennial.

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