declaration of independence

Chances are Colt Ford is walking around with a big ol’ smile spread across his face today. The country rapper’s fourth studio album, ‘Declaration of Independence,’ hit stores last week, and the numbers are in. Fans proved once again that they love them some Colt Ford — the album debuted at No. 1 on the country album’s chart.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info) 1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info) 1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States (More info)