The Declaration of Independence, 1776. By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonistsâ motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.
More photos of Prince Andrew, his daughters and their hats below: Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Eugenie, left, and Princess Beatrice, leave Westminster Abbey. (Gero Breloer/Associated Press) Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York.
Jack, Harry and Jacob were the runners-up among the most popular boys' names, and Olivia, Isla and Emily for girls. Characters from TV show Game Of Thrones have been inspiring some parents, with babies named Arya, Khaleesi and Tyrion.arper, the name David and Victoria Beckham chose for their daughter in 2011, has seen the largest rise in the girls' list. The name was 89th most popular in 2014 (up 3,636 places since 2004). The top 10 baby girls' names were: 1  Amelia.