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Historical events & facts — July 4
What happened on July 4?
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson, proclaiming that all men are created equal and have unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Thus was born the United States of America, the first modern nation founded on Enlightenment principles.
On July 4, 1997, NASA's Mars Pathfinder probe landed on Mars and deployed the small rover Sojourner, which became the first motorised vehicle to explore the Martian surface. The mission transmitted more than 16,500 photographs and demonstrated the viability of low-cost missions to Mars, opening a new era of planetary exploration.
On July 4, 1946, the United States recognised the independence of the Philippines, ending 48 years of American sovereignty over the archipelago. The Philippines had been ceded by Spain to the US after the 1898 war. Independence was the result of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934, which established a ten-year transition period before full sovereignty.
Notable birthdays — July 4
Famous people born on July 4
Gertrude Lawrence
Gertrude Lawrence was an English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer known for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York.
Robert K. Merton
Robert King Merton was an American sociologist who is considered a founding father of modern sociology, and a major contributor to the subfield of criminology. He served as the 47th president of the American Sociological Association. He spent most of his career teaching at Columbia University, where he attained the rank of University Professor.
Leona Helmsley
Leona Roberts Helmsley was an American businesswoman. After allegations of non-payment were made by contractors hired to improve Helmsley's Connecticut home, she was investigated and convicted of federal income tax evasion and other crimes in 1989. Although having initially received a sentence of 4 years, she was required to serve only 19 months in prison and two months under house arrest.
Dorothy Head Knode
Alice Dorothy Head Knode, also known as Dottie Head Knode, was an American tennis player who reached the women's singles final of the French International Championships in 1955, losing to Angela Mortimer in three sets, and 1957, losing to Shirley Bloomer in straight sets. She reached the semifinals of six other Grand Slam singles tournaments from 1952 through 1957.
Rick Casares
Richard Jose Casares was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for twelve seasons during the 1950s and 1960s. Casares played college football for the University of Florida, where he was standout fullback and kicker.
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