July -- History and Celebrations (nations of Canada, U.S., and France)

 from Old Farmer's Almanac (July 1, 2021)

July Calendar

• July 1 is Canada Day, a Canadian federal holiday that celebrates the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. 
• July 4 is Independence Day (U.S.). On the fourth of July, we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Don’t forget to raise the flag! (See American Flag Rules.) See our full Independence Day page and enjoy trivia—plus, refresh your memory on the real meaning of this day.
• July 14 is Bastille Day, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.