jul 4, 1776 - Declaration Of Independence The Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4, 1776. On July 4, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, now known as Independence Day. When the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in New York City, it started a riot. George Washington read the document aloud in front of City Hall. Eight of the 56 signers of the declaration of independence was born in Britan .
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