Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info)
1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)
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)
1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States (More info)