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US Celebrates Its Independence Day On July 4

UPI on MSN · 1h

On this day: 10 UPI Independence Day headlines that made history

Most Americans are all familiar with the reason we celebrate July Fourth as Independence Day. But do you remember these other events that happened on the nation's birthday?

Austin American-Statesman on … · 38m

What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

USA TODAY · 1d

Is the stock market closed on the Fourth of July? What to know about Independence Day hours

No. United States stock markets are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. According to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq websites, their markets also close early (at 1 p.m.) on Thursday, July 3. The Federal Reserve considers the Fourth of July a bank holiday, meaning most banks will be closed.

4th of Jul. travel woes expected with storms in Northeast

NBC News on MSN · 18h

Fourth of July travel woes expected with storms in the Northeast

Travel woes are likely for Fourth of July revelers with planned trips starting Thursday due to stormy weather.

Newsweek on MSN · 19h

US facing storm threats as millions travel for July Fourth weekend

Storms and downpours could put a damper on plans for 72 million Americans expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday period.

Storm chances increasing into the 4th of July weekend

As we head into the 4th of July weekend, the storm chance does start to increase. Most of Friday will be dry, but the rain chance increases after sunset. Our StormCast weather model has a line of storms just to the west of Lincoln at 10pm.

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On This Day: America declares independence from Britain

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain ...

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Fourth of July: Is the stock market closed today? When does it reopen?

United States stock markets will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. This July 4 marks the 249th ...

44mon MSN

What's open and closed on July Fourth

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and ...

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Here’s your chance to stream Independence Day this weekend for free. Find out how

We hope the long weekend is full of delightful weather, great food, and exciting movies. Dinosaurs have infiltrated the box ...

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Are Banks Open on the 4th of July? Details on Independence Day Store Hours

Find out if Chase, Wells Fargo, the stock market and other major financial institutions will be open or closed on the federal ...

The Oshkosh Northwestern on MSN38m

4th of July: Why we celebrate and where to see fireworks and events in Winnebago County

On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common. In Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post ...

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Will it rain on Independence Day? See Ohio's July Fourth weekend weather, temps, live radar

July Fourth calls for outdoor celebrations and festivities, but will the Ohio weather cooperate? Here's what to know, ...

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How US population compares to first Independence Day

The population of the United States has grown almost 123 times since the first federal census was conducted after the ...

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