Good Morning !
Just this past Weekend we Celebrated Canada Day , the weather was great for all the activities ” except Sunday’s Fireworks ” those will be rescheduled for another date in Yarmouth .
Today our neighbors to the south are celebrating Independence Day .
It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution .
“U.S. Independence Day”, also known as the Fourth of July, takes place on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It celebrates the United States and its independence from Great Britain. It is a patriotic holiday extolling the positive aspects of America, and themes such as freedom and liberty. (Source : The History Channel )
For the History of The day Click HERE to learn more .
Today is also Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest .
The first recorded Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest was held at the Coney Island location in 1972, according to Nathan’s Famous. The competition has taken place nearly every year since, typically on Independence Day. It became officially sanctioned by Major League Eating in 1997. (Source : NBCDFW )
The object of the contest is simple: eat as many hot dogs and buns as you can in 10 minutes.
- A whole hot dog and bun (HDB) must be consumed to receive a full point. However, partially-eaten HDBs are also counted in eighths
- Utensils cannot be used
- Water is provided, but other non-alcoholic beverages are allowed
- Hot dogs and buns can be dipped into a beverage, but for no longer than five seconds
- If a competitor vomits they are disqualified
To find out more about this and links to watch it today Click HERE !
