Independence Day Trivia -

July 2nd, 1776 was when the 13 colonies declared independence from the British monarch; independence was declared prior to the Revolutionary War, not after.

The document, Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was not a declaration, but instead was a document justifying the declaration. The day of July 4th, 1776, was when the DOI was adopted by the 13 colonies, and when Thomas Jefferson had signed the document himself.

It is perhaps one of the few, if not the only holiday, wherein it is meant to actually be celebrated as opposed to be a day of mourning (Easter, Passover, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, etc. are days of mourning). The first celebration was only 4 days later (July 8th) in Philadelphia where it was celebrated with fireworks, drinks, and other stuff.

The Revolution was very unpopular with the majority of colonists whom themselves were mostly either Torries or just didn't think it'd really affect them.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on this day in 1826.

July 4th was not declared a federal holiday until 1941.