More than 165,000,000 across US seek freedom from the heat on 250th anniversary

Happy 250th birthday, America! (Picture: Getty)

Thousands of events are being held across the US to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain, as a swathe of the country swelters in extreme heat.

The RAF’s world-famous Red Arrows will be helping mark the historic birthday by taking part in an international flypast over New York City, which was also set to host an international naval review and a flotilla of tall ships.

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