July 4th Quiz - 2 - Answers

Published: Saturday 29th June 2019A free quiz about the 4th of July.
  1. Who was the first person to sign the US Declaration of Independence? John Hancock.
  2. Which future President of the USA was born on July 4th 1872? Calvin Coolidge.
  3. What gift did France formally present to the USA on July 4th 1884? The Statue of Liberty.
  4. Who plays US President Thomas J Whitmore in the 1996 movie "Independence Day"? Bill Pullman.
  5. In which US city was the Declaration of Independence signed? Philadelphia.
  6. Who on July 4th 1981 ended Bjorn Borg's winning streak of 5 straight Wimbledon Men's singles titles? John McEnroe.
  7. Who in 1789 became the first President of the USA? George Washington.
  8. Why is the Liberty Bell tapped 13 times each July 4th? In honour of the thirteen original states.
  9. Which novel by Lewis Carrol was first published on July 4th 1865? Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
  10. Which African state celebrates Liberation Day on July 4th each year? Rwanda.
  11. Known by the nickname "The First State", which was the first US State to ratify the US Constitution in 1787? Delaware.
  12. Which THREE US Presidents all died on July 4th? Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe.
  13. The 1989 movie "Born on the Fourth of July" was based on the autobiography of which ex-Vietnam veteran and anti-war campaigner? Ron Kovic.
  14. Often seen as the catalyst for the American War of Independence, in which year did the Boston Tea Party take place? (December 16th) 1773.
  15. Beating Hungary 3-2 in the final on July 4th, which nation won the 1954 FIFA World Cup? West Germany.
  16. What competition is held annually on the July 4th at Nathan's on Coney Island New York? Hot Dog Eating.
  17. Which disco queen had a hit with the Jon and Vangelis song "State of Independence"? Donna Summer.
  18. What are the first THREE words of the US Constitution? We the people.
  19. Who wrote the 1861 poem "Paul Revere's Ride" telling the tale of the Patriot's midnight ride? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
  20. Who was the first US President to occupy the White House? John Adams.

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