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Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia

Today is Thursday, July 4, the 186th day of 2024. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Also on this date: In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York. In 1817, construction of the Erie Canal began in Rome, New York. Related Articles Rockies, dominated by Brewers’ Colin Rea, shut out at Coors Field Tribes have rights to a quarter of Colorado River’s water but have been excluded from decision-making.

 

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