July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.

Exactly 249 years ago, a group of flawed-yet-visionary men signed a document in Philadelphia that was (and remains) remarkable. It founded a nation that’s been a beacon of hope to the entire world. Is America perfect?

The Nasdaq Stock Market and New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July. Bond markets will also be closed, as will NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, NYSE Texas, and NYSE options markets. These exchanges and markets will reopen at their regular times on Monday, July 7.

Most shoppers certainly do, and that’s one of the top reasons chains like Dollar Tree and Dollar General are go-to picks for anyone on the hunt for a steal. Which is also why shoppers this Independence Day are dying to know: Is Dollar General Open on Fourth of July?

Is Trader Joe’s Open on Fourth of July? Yes, Trader Joe's will be open on the Fourth of July, but with shortened hours. Typically, Trader Joe's location only fully close on Than

The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.

Here’s how to watch all the 4th of July fireworks on TV live for free: CNN’s ‘The Fourth in America’ Special - Thursday, July 4 from 4 p.m. PT to 10 p.m. PT See fireworks like from Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale,

The city of Birmingham's Fourth of July celebration, Thunder on the Mountain, will be held at Vulcan Park and Museum.