What is Independence Day and why is July 4 important?
What is Independence Day and why is July 4 important?
There will certainly be a party in the USA, today (Picture: Getty)
Today – July 4 – is a federal holiday known as Independence Day in the US.
There will be plenty of hype about the day across the pond – think fireworks and an abundance of Stars and Stripes – but not so much over here.
If you still only think about the Will Smith film when you hear the words ‘Independence Day’, here’s the history…