Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870, according to the Library of Congress. Later, Congress reaffirmed it as a paid holiday for federal employees in 1938.

Is Independence Day On TV On The Fourth of July? Yes! The film airs at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC and 11:00 p.m. ET on FX. If you’d like to watch the 2016 sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence is ...

Since I was a kid, I’ve always had a special affinity for Independence Day. Back in the good old days, Northfield, my hometown just north of Chicago, held a day-long festival that culminated ...

For the past two years, Independence Day landed on Tuesday and Thursday, which extended the holiday period to 4.25 days. The last time the celebration was 3.25 days was in 2022.

LINDA R. CHEN Believe it or not, Independence Day, was not originally called Independence Day. The production's working title was ID4, which later became the movie's "I don't quite get this" nickname.

Independence Day has inspired filmmakers to celebrate American history and capture the essence of freedom and patriotism on the Fourth of July. Historical dramas like Lincoln, Glory, Gettysburg ...

Why do we set off fireworks on the 4th of July? Fireworks became a part of Independence Day celebrations the very first year the anniversary was celebrated, according to the channel.