Independence Day
Independence Day is observed in Puerto Rico (Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos). Recognized nationally.
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In Arizona, the Boundary Fire (pictured) burned out after 32 days, burning 17,788 acres (7,199 ha) of the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.- 2013President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held.
- 2006The Valencia Metro derailment kills 41 people.
- 1996British Prime Minister John Major announced the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland.