4th of July Trivia III

4TH OF JULY TRIVIA III

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

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

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

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?

1870 1791 1938 1902

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?

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

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 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEW YORK TIMES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

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