Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary

Guardian readers on celebrating on Independence Day every year – and especially this year This Fourth of July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, a milestone that the Donald Trump administration is commemorating with a series of events and celebrations across the National Mall. The anniversary arrives against a backdrop of civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns and strained international relations. For some Americans, however, the date carries an added layer of significance: it is also their birthday. Continue reading...

Maya Yang · Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 AM
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Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary

Guardian readers on celebrating on Independence Day every year – and especially this year

This Fourth of July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, a milestone that the Donald Trump administration is commemorating with a series of events and celebrations across the National Mall.

The anniversary arrives against a backdrop of civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns and strained international relations. For some Americans, however, the date carries an added layer of significance: it is also their birthday.

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