Tuesday, 4 July 2006 On This Day : Jul 4 July 4: Independence Day in the United States, Filipino-American Friendship Day in the Philippines 1187 – Saladin defeated Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem , at the Battle of Hattin and captured the True Cross. 1776 – The Continental Congress of the Thirteen Colonies in British North America approved a Declaration of Independence . ( Grand Union Flag pictured ) 1865 – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll was first published. 1894 – The Republic of Hawai’i was proclaimed at Ali’iolani Hale in Honolulu , with Sanford B. Dole as the first president. 1976 – Operation Yonatan: Israeli commandos raided Uganda ‘s Entebbe International Airport to free hostages taken by PLO and RAF hijackers. [listening to: Doctor Worm - They Might Be Giants ] 5:30:13 PM comment [ ] trackback [ ] G! • Geek © Copyright 2006 Frank Arrigo. A Geek Microsoft Blogger Last update: 1/08/2006; 3:43:31 PM.