jul 4, 1776 - America declares independence from Great Britain.
Description:
After a decade of protest and civil disobedience, America claimed its national sovereignty and declared war against Britain on 4 July 1776. This became known as the American War of Independence or the Revolutionary War. Over the next eight years, other nations allied themselves with America such as France, Spain and the Dutch, leading to many conflicts and power struggles with the British in other parts of the world - such as India and Europe.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1776
Now
~ 250 years ago