What ever happened on the 4th of July?

July 4th became a special day for the two countries, the United States and the Philippines. These two countries are celebrating Independence Day.

However, July 4 also has other notable notes, such as supernova explosions, crusades to history recording the name of Greece as European Cup champions for the first time in 2004. Here are the key events that happened on July 4th.

1054

A supernova (stellar explosion) is observed in the constellation of Taurus by Chinese astronomers; the remains are called Crab Nebula.

1187

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The troops led by Salahuddin Ayyubi defeated Guy de Lusignan's troops at the Battle of Hittin on the Horn of Hittin or Israel. In one of the crusades during the Crusade, Salahuddin Ayyubi mobilized 30,000 troops while Guy de Lusignan carried only 20,000 troops.

1776

Independence Day or Fourth of July is a national holiday every July 4 in the United States to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on 4 July 1776.

1946

The Philippines achieved full independence from the United States (US). Previously, the United States had control in the Philippines since 1898. Prior to US rule, Filpina became the territory of Spain from 1565 to 1898 and was seized by the British in 1762.

1954

The 1954 FIFA World Cup closure, held at Wankdorf Stadium, Bern, Switzerland. West Germany became champions, the first ever title, beating Hungary 3-2.

2004

The closure of the 2004 UEFA European Football Championships, held at the Stadium da Luz, Lisboa, Portugal. Greece won by beating Portugal 1-0. (*)