“Burgers on the grill, great discounts at retail stores and amazing fireworks — that’s why I love the Fourth of July!”“It’s a grand time, to be sure — the day every year that we celebrate American independence and the birth of our country. And there are lots of interesting fun facts about the Fourth.”“Such as?”“According to ConstitutionFacts.com, the Continental Congress voted on the Declaration of Independence, which listed our grievances against King George III and explained to the world why our 13 colonies sought independence from Great Britain, on July 2, 1776 — not July 4.”“It did?”“So to speak. The congress voted for a resolution of independence on July 2.