In the u.s. Independence Day is commonly known as 4th of july, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of independence on July4,1776 declaring independence from the kingdom of great britian.
Background info:
During the american Revolution, the leagel seperation of the american colonies from great britian occoured on july2, 1776 when the second Continental congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in june by: Ricard Henry Lee of Virginia.