On Monday, the Fourth of July, the United States of America will celebrate Independence Day, a national holiday designated to celebrate the nation’s independence from Great Britain 235 years ago.

Here are some of the interesting facts about Independence Day that you probably haven’t heard about.

Start the slideshow to check out how many of these facts you already knew.

Three Presidents died, one President born on Fourth of July
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as Presidents of the United States, died on July 4.James Monroe, the Fifth President of the United States, died on July 4, 1831.Calvin Coolidge (born July 4, 1872) is the only U.S. President to be born on the Independence Day.The current president’s first daughter Malia Obama was born on July 4, 1998. Reuters
The American Flag
An 85-year-old Staten Island WWII vet returned home to find his American flag burned. Reuters
200 million on fireworks
Fireworks have been one of iconic methods of celebrating Fourth of July. Around $200 million are spent each year to import fireworks from China. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang
The national animal of U.S. could have been turkey
Benjamin Franklin has supposedly wanted the turkey to be the national animal of the United States. His proposal, however, was rejected and bald eagle was chosen to be the national animal. Reuters
National Anthem based on a drinking song
The melody of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is based on “The Anacreontic Song” (or “To Anacreon in Heaven”), which had a reputation of being a drinking song. Reuters
Beer.
Under new government measures Britain’s biggest breweries are developing weaker strength beers at cheaper prices. Reuters