While each year there are accidents, injuries, and casualties caused by wayward fireworks and the like, this year seemed more intense than usual.
Some people chose to celebrate the Fourth of July in the US by making their feet as patriotic as possible.
Yesterday was the most important day in the United States of America’s diary. It was also a chance for Trump to show the likes of Putin and Kim Jong Un that he has big tanks.
The Fourth of July means cookouts with burgers (lame versions of braais), wearing American flag-coloured clothing (‘Merica!), and setting off fireworks displays