Independence Day (United States)

Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

Background

During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain rule. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band originated from Chicago's hardcore punk scene, with which Wentz was heavily involved. The group was formed by Wentz and Trohman as a pop punk side project of their respective hardcore bands, and Stump joined shortly thereafter. The group went through a succession of drummers before landing Hurley and recording their debut album, Take This to Your Grave (2003). The album became an underground success and helped the band gain a dedicated fanbase through heavy touring, as well as some moderate commercial success.

Fall Out

"Fall Out" is a song by the English New wave rock band The Police. It was The Police's first single release. It was originally released in May 1977 and then re-released in 1979. "Fall Out" was a 7" single with "Nothing Achieving" on its B-side. Although it did not appear on any studio albums, it has appeared on a number of compilation and live albums including Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings, The Police and Live!.

Background

"Fall Out" was written by drummer Stewart Copeland, and was one of the first songs he presented to lead singer and bassist Sting when The Police were forming.

The single was recorded before The Police had done any live performances, using a budget of £150 borrowed from Paul Mulligan, and is the only Police recording featuring original guitarist Henry Padovani. Due to nervousness in the studio, Padovani only played the guitar solos for both tracks, with Copeland playing the other guitar parts. Copeland used a Gibson SG for his parts, while Padovani used a Jacobacci.

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I wrote a poem on a dog biscuit
And your dog refused to look at it
So I got drunk and looked at the Empire State Building
It was no bigger than a nickel
And if it don't improve, then I have to move
I never thought that I would end up here
Maybe I should just change my style
But I feel alright when you smile
I stayed at home on the Fourth of July
And I pulled the shades so I didn't have to see the sky
And I decided to have a Bed In
But I forgot to invite anybody
Then when I fell asleep, the neighbors had a peep
I never thought that I would end up here
Maybe I should just change my style

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Crime in Mexico: Murder Rate Reaches Record High and Nobody Is Talking About It

Edit Newsweek 22 Jun 2017

In Guerrero State, where the tourist resort of Acapulco is located, there were 216 murders in May, almost 7 a day. Guerrero citizens resorted to form vigilante groups to protect their families and the gold mines from rival drug cartels -- Guerreros Unidos and Los Rojos -- who fight for control of drug trafficking routes and extort money from the mine owners. Daily Emails and Alerts- Get the best of Newsweek delivered to your inbox....

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Report: Kim Jong-un Taking Security Precautions, 'Living In Fear' Of US Decapitation Team

Edit WorldNews.com 22 Jun 2017

The Korea Herald reported Thursday North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is so fearful of being assassinated by U.S ... South Korean National Intelligence Services (NIS) said the North Korean leader has given up using his Mercedes Benz to avoid detection, Liberty Party of Korea member Lee Cheol-woo – who attended the secretive meeting – told the newspaper....

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U.S.-China Relations Worsen as Trump Turns on Chinese President Xi on Twitter

Edit Newsweek 22 Jun 2017

“While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out,” Trump posted on Twitter, suggesting that China had not done enough to control Pyongyang, which has carried out a series of ballistic missiles tests in recent months. While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out....

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President Donald Trump speaks during the "American Leadership in Emerging Technology" event in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Washington.

Trump Admits He Has No Tapes Of Private Comey Talks; Tape Claim Was For 'Intimidation'

Edit WorldNews.com 22 Jun 2017

President Donald Trump admitted Thursday he does not have tapes of his private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey, bringing to a close a mystery he personally created last month, when he suggested he had privately recorded their talks, The Washington Post reported ... “With all of the recently reported electronic surveillance, intercepts, unmasking and illegal leaking of information, I have no idea......

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President of the United States Donald Trump speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, 24 February 2017

North Korea calls Trump a 'psychopath'

Edit The Times of India 22 Jun 2017

North Korea on Thursday called US President Donald Trump a "psychopath" as tensions soar following the death of American student Otto Warmbier, who was evacuated in a coma from North Korean detention last week ... A series of atomic tests and missile launches since last year have ratcheted up tensions on the Korean peninsula, and Warmbier's death has further strained relations between Pyongyang and Washington....

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Spare landlords more tax changes, says CML

Edit BBC News 22 Jun 2017

Following the distortion of the stamp duty change on second properties last year, we expected a slight recovery in lending levels ... "This re-emphasises the case for avoiding further changes to the tax and regulatory framework until the effect of these already in train have been properly assessed."....

GTPL Hathway Subscribed More Than 40% On Second Day

Edit Yahoo Daily News 22 Jun 2017

The initial public offering of GTPL Hathway, which offers cable TV and broadband services, received 41 percent subscription at the end of the second day of bidding ... The initial share sale offer of GTPL Hathway, part of Hathway Cable and Datacom, will close on Friday....

Man held for sharing wife’s nude photos with others

Edit The Siasat Daily 22 Jun 2017

A man was arrested by the Cyber Crime Police, Cyberabad for insulting modesty of his wife ... According to a complaint filed by the housewife, a resident of Medchal District, she was married to Krishna Chaitanya. From the day of marriage her husband used to harass her ... Ravinder Reddy, Inspector and the team members SI K.Srinivas, of Cyber Crime PS, Cyberabad Commissionerate, under the guidance ofS....

FA ends lucrative Ladbrokes sponsorship deal after betting controversies

Edit Irish Independent 22 Jun 2017

The Football Association has pulled out of a four-year sponsorship deal with Ladbrokes after just one year, following a board decision in May to cut ties with betting companies. Driven by FA chairman Greg Clarke, the decision was reached after a three-month review of the governing body's links to the betting industry ... The timing of the move will ......

American Gods: Season 1, Episode 8 — Come To Jesus Review

Edit Empire 22 Jun 2017

Warning! This review is full of spoilers. So now at last we come to the end of all things… Except, of course we don’t ... But despite bringing all the major players together for the first time — at the candy-festooned country retreat of Kristin Chenoweth’s saccharine, bunny-whispering Old God Easter — Episode 8 feels like little more than just another ‘recruitment attempt of the week’ for Mr....

Football Association ends links with all betting firms after review

Edit Sky Sports 22 Jun 2017

The timing of the move will inevitably lead many to point to Joey Barton's high-profile case and the criticisms he made of football's confusing relationship with the betting industry, but the FA is adamant this review was in the offing before his case was settled in April ... But the midfielder's case is only the most high-profile of a series of disciplinary issues for the FA involving gambling....

FA ends lucrative sponsorship deal with Ladbrokes

Edit Scotsman 22 Jun 2017

The Football Association has pulled out of a four-year sponsorship deal with Ladbrokes after just one year, following a board decision in May to cut ties with betting companies ... Driven by FA chairman Greg Clarke, the decision was reached after a three-month review of the governing body's links to the betting industry ... The timing of the move will ......

Richmond Fireworks Guide 2017

Edit Richmond Times Dispatch 22 Jun 2017

The city hosts a Fourth of July Celebration every year at Dogwood Dell ... Chesterfield County Fourth of July Celebration ... It might not be fireworks, but there will be a huge, free, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park complete with a laser-light show finale and a performance from the Richmond Symphony ... Goochland Fourth of July Fireworks ... CarMax Free Fourth of July at Lewis Ginter....

Marietta launches contest to share your Fourth in the Park memories

Edit Atlanta Journal 22 Jun 2017

The city of Marietta will launch a July 4th giveaway that includes seating space in a special viewing area for the annual fireworks show and free tailgating chairs ... Atlanta festivals and Fourth of July events. The city wants  people to go to its Facebook page and share their fondest memories of Marietta’s Fourth in the Park event ... 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park....

City of Wilmington sets Fourth fireworks

Edit Wilmington News Journal 22 Jun 2017

WILMINGTON — The City of ... For decades several organizations had headed up the fundraising efforts needed to make sure Wilmington had Fourth of July fireworks on the Fourth of July....

Russians join the All Whites camp in Moscow bars

Edit Stuff 22 Jun 2017

The All Whites will go out of the Confederations Cup but they have already left a lasting impression with the hosts from Russia. The fighting spirit of Chris Wood and his young squad has not gone unnoticed with Vladimir Putin's countrymen ... Our little band of Kiwis were swamped with high fives and hugs by our new best friends and sympathetic pats on the back when the Mexicans turned the tide after the break....

JSE closes weaker despite Constitutional Court ruling as share buying dries up

Edit Business Day 22 Jun 2017

The JSE closed weaker on Thursday as relentless selling hit the market for the second day this week, despite the Constitutional Court ruling improving the prospects for the removal of President Jacob Zuma from his position. The Court ruled that the speaker of Parliament has the powers to decide on whether a vote of no confidence should be by secret ballot or not....

It’s women who run the show at TNEB now

Edit The Times of India 22 Jun 2017

Company sources say earlier it was corruption that limited the role of women to departments such as distribution, accounts and transmission, keeping them from reaching high posts. The recent development has been possible due to the New Companies Act, which mandates the presence of a woman director on the board ... The first project is in Ennore SEZ where a thermal project with a capacity of 660MW is being set up....

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