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30 Interesting Independence Day Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Aug 2025·4 min read

Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with our captivating Independence Day Trivia collection. Discover facts & tidbits about America's journey to freedom.

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  1. 1On what day does the United States celebrate its Independence Day?

  2. 2In which year did the USA declare its independence from Great Britain?

  3. 3Which historic document was adopted by the USA on Independence Day?

  4. 4Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

  5. 5Which other country also celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, but from the USA?

  6. 6In which year did Canada gain independence?

  7. 7On what date does Canada celebrate its independence?

  8. 8From which country did Canada gain independence?

  9. 9Which country celebrates its independence day on August 15, also known as ‘Gwangbokjeol‘?

  10. 10On what day does Mexico celebrate its Independence Day?

  11. 11Who is famously known for declaring the independence of Mexico?

  12. 12What event marked the beginning of Brazil’s independence?

  13. 13From which country did Brazil gain its independence?

  14. 14On what date does India celebrate its independence?

  15. 15Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  16. 16What year did France celebrate its first Fête de la Fédération, which is now known as Bastille Day?

  17. 17Who wrote the American patriotic song “God Bless America“?

  18. 18Which two U.S. Presidents died on July 4, 1826?

  19. 19Who was the only U.S. President to be born on July 4th?

  20. 20Which country celebrates its independence on July 28 and 29 to commemorate its liberation from Spain?

  21. 21What year did Australia gain complete independence?

  22. 22What year did Nigeria gain independence?

  23. 23From which country did Nigeria gain independence?

  24. 24What date does Ghana celebrate its Independence Day?

  25. 25What year did South Africa become a republic, thus marking its independence day, Republic Day?

  26. 26What date does Argentina celebrate its Independence Day?

  27. 27From which country did Argentina gain independence?

  28. 28Who was the “Father of the Nation” in Bangladesh, which celebrates its Independence Day on March 26?

  29. 29In which year did the Dominican Republic gain independence?

  30. 30On what date does the Dominican Republic celebrate its Independence Day?

Answer Key

  1. 1. July 4th
  2. 2. 1776
  3. 3. The Declaration of Independence
  4. 4. Thomas Jefferson
  5. 5. The Philippines
  6. 6. 1867
  7. 7. July 1st
  8. 8. Great Britain
  9. 9. South Korea
  10. 10. September 16th
  11. 11. Miguel Hidalgo
  12. 12. The Cry of Ipiranga
  13. 13. Portugal
  14. 14. August 15th
  15. 15. Jawaharlal Nehru
  16. 16. 1790
  17. 17. Irving Berlin
  18. 18. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
  19. 19. Calvin Coolidge
  20. 20. Peru
  21. 21. 1986 (Australia Act)
  22. 22. 1960
  23. 23. Great Britain
  24. 24. March 6th
  25. 25. 1961
  26. 26. July 9th
  27. 27. Spain
  28. 28. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
  29. 29. 1844
  30. 30. February 27th

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