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- 3. It wasn't until 1938 that this date was actually declared a federal holiday.
- 5. In July 2016, this aptly named movie released to theaters starring Will Smith.
- 7. In 1956, he wasn't allowed to dance with his legendary hip movements on the Steve Allen Show, so instead he sang to a basset hound while they were both dressed in formal wear.
- 9. On July 3 1985, this movie debuted featuring the famous line, "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."
- 11. This town in Rhode Island is home to the world's oldest Independence Day celebration; 1785!
- 12. Run-DMC release their rap version of this song, featuring Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith. It's the first collaboration between rappers and rockers.
- 13. This musician was born in July of 1971, and has shown the world she "can work it" even backwards.
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- 1. This country also celebrates July 4th as it was recognized as an independent nation in 1946.
- 2. Around 150 million of these are consumed on Fourth of July.
- 4. This all male pop group released their first #1 hit "I Get Around" in 1964.
- 6. In memory of this princess, a concert was held in July of 2007, with performances by a number of artists such as; Duran Duran, Elton John, and Nelly Furtado.
- 8. He was the only member of the Continental Congress to formally sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
- 10. With just 3 letters this department in the government that incites fear and many overworked calculators, was established on July 1, 1862.
