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Record Fireworks Light Up DC as America Marks Its 250th Birthday

via Reuters·10h ago·4 sources·Community Voted

More than 800,000 fireworks lit up the skies over Washington, DC, in a record-setting display marking America's 250th birthday. Despite stormy weather and extreme heat, Americans nationwide celebrated the semiquincentennial with fireworks, flyovers and festivities.

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BBC World

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

Washington Examiner

PHOTOS: Record fireworks show lights up DC for America's 250th birthday

AP News

Despite stormy weather, America marks 250 years of independence, in photos

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