Test Your Independence Day Knowledge

Answers listed at the bottom of the page.

1. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?
   A. 12
   B. 6
   C. 9
   D. 2
   
   
2. When were fireworks first used to celebrate July Fourth?
   A. 1809
   B. 1777
   C. 1930
   D. 1876
   
   
3. What baseball player threw a 4-0 no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1983?
   A. Dave Righetti
   B. Gary Carter
   C. Mike Boddicker
   D. Bill Campbell
   
   
4. How many people lived in the U.S. when the Declaration was signed?
   A. 4 million
   B. 2.5 million
   C. 10 million
   D. 6.2 million
   
   
5. What year was the 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest started?
   A. 1972
   B. 2000
   C. 1916
   D. 1949

We hope you had a safe and memorable 4th of July!

Answers:

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C