While most of us spent the Fourth of July showing off our backstroke in the pool and grillin’ burgers and dogs, supermodel and ‘Project Runway’ host Heidi Klum was laying out on the beach knockin’ back some brews. It was then she gave the world our favorite July 4th gift we’ve ever received: a tweeted photo of her new bikini body.
Kobayashi is probably the most famous competitive eater in the world, but the digestive dynamo did not get to participate in the Fourth of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest thanks to a feud with Major League Eating.
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)
1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)
Most Americans spend the Fourth of July enjoying the relaxation of a day off from work, basking in warm summer weather and, perhaps, watching a brilliant fireworks show.
The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up.
Here’s a fact that should shock absolutely no one.
A survey conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates that most fireworks-related injuries take place during or around the Fourth of July holiday festivities.
If you are in Calhoun County for Independence Day, there are plenty of activities to celebrate the occasion, and get into the patriotic spirit.
What would the 4th of July be without some fireworks? Pretty lame, right? Okay, throw in some live music, add plenty of food and ice-cold beverages, and now you're talkin'. Now, add free admission, and you've got something! Celebrate the 4th with Reckless Kelly at the Miller Lite Blast Off presented by Hartman Distributing and the City of Victoria.
Every year, we look forward to the Miller Lite Blastoff in Victoria. The City of Victoria teams up with Hartman Distributing to bring us an awesome fireworks display, along with live music to celebrate Independence Day. The fireworks have always been great in the past, and this year should be even bigger and better. Which brings me to the following video, in which an entire fireworks factory inadvertently goes up. Talk about some fireworks!
As many Americans enjoy a day off on Monday, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day isn’t just a day to relax — it’s a day to reflect. And that’s something quite a few rockers haven’t forgotten.
