Independence Day is celebrated in the United States on July 4. Often the holiday is called the Fourth of July.

The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced...

In Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks signify national pride and patriotism. They had been used in China since at least the 12th century, and i...

The Declaration of Independence, passed on July 4, 1776, reflected widespread dissatisfaction in the colonies with increased British control. Colon...

Whether election day should be made a national holiday like Independence Day is debated. Some say a holiday would increase voter turnout by enablin...

Independence Day in India occurs on August 15 of every year. It celebrates the date in 1947 when the Indian Independence Act came into effect, whic...

Independence Day is celebrated through festivities across India. Notably, the prime minister visits the Red Fort monument for a flag-raising ceremo...

Independence Day in India marks the partition of India and Pakistan. The Indian Independence Act, passed by Britain’s Parliament, ordered that the...

India’s path to independence from British rule was spearheaded by the work of Mahatma Gandhi, who organized and led a series of nonviolent protests...