Thursday marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, when the American colonists, fed up with being ruled from afar by King George III, stood up and declared their land a sovereign nation.
It took another seven long years of fighting before the United States of America was officially free of British rule, but July 4 is imprinted on the hearts of patriotic Americans everywhere as the birthday of our country.
While many patriotic holidays have a more solemn purpose, Independence Day is an unabashed celebration, complete with cookouts, swimming, fireworks, and family fun.
Here are some fun Fourth of July articles for your reading pleasure:
Fourth of July Cookout Recipes
Burger and Poultry Grilling Temperatures
Have a great day of celebrating, America!
Jaime McLeod is the Web Content Editor for the Farmers' Almanac. She is a longtime journalist who has written for a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, and websites, including MTV.com. She enjoys the outdoors, loves eating organic food, and is interested in all aspects of natural wellness.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
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