July 4th, 1826
Two of America's most influential founding fathers, and rivals, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the same day, exactly 50 years to the day after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The last words of John Adams: "Thomas Jefferson still survives" - Adams didn't know Jefferson died five hours earlier.
The last words of John Adams: "Thomas Jefferson still survives" - Adams didn't know Jefferson died five hours earlier.
