July 1776

Tuesday 02:

The Continental Congress adopts a resolution severing ties with Great Britain, though a formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4.

Thursday 04:

American Revolutionary War: The Continental Congress approves a Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Monday 08:

The Liberty Bell was rung to summon citizens of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress.

Thursday 11:

Captain James Cook begins third voyage.