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250th anniversary: In Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of...

Name: 250th anniversary: In Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of...
Start: 2026-07-04

Sat, July 4, 2026

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In 1776, In Philadelphia, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence (signing pictured), announcing that the thirteen American colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire.

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Source: Wikipedia
How we know: Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 250 years (1776 to 2026).
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