4th of July Trivia III

4TH OF JULY TRIVIA III

21) What accounts for the most fireworks-related injuries every 4th of July?

ROMAN CANDLES & FIRECRACKERS SPARKLERS & FIRECRACKERS ROMAN CANDLES & BOTTLE ROCKETS SPARKLERS & BOTTLE ROCKETS

Though sparklers and firecrackers seem innocent enough, they account for almost 40 percent of all fireworks related accidents.

22) Where is the nation's oldest Fourth of July parade?

BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT THOMASTON, MAINE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

The annual Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island was established in 1785 by Rev. Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church and veteran of the Revolutionary War.

23) What year did the 4th of July become a paid federal holiday?

1902 1870 1791 1938

On July 4, 1938, the United States Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday. It had previously been established as an unpaid federal holiday in 1870.

24) What happened on July 4, 1960?

DEADLY HEATWAVE KILLED HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS 50TH STAR ADDED TO AMERICAN FLAG PHILIPPINES DECLARED INDEPENDENCE FROM AMERICA CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS

A 50th star was added to the American flag to represent the new state of Hawaii.

25) What institution first opened its doors on July 4, 1802?

WEST POINT NEW YORK TIMES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, officially commenced operations on 4 July 1802.