jul 4, 1776 - US Declaration of Independence
Description:
On July 2, 1776, the Congress voted to declare independence from England. After two days of debate and some changes to the document, the Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This action represented a formal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1776
Now
~ 249 years ago