Which presidents died on July 4?
UNCLE Sam officially turns 275 this Fourth of July. However, despite July 4 being a day of celebrating America's independence, past US presidents have passed away on this day. The Founding Fathers - George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and Benjamin Franklin - together with several other key players of their time, structured the democratic government of the United States. In fact, three of the five Founding Fathers of America died on the Fourth of July. Adams, Jefferson and Monroe died on Independence Day. On July 4, 1826, both Adams and Jefferson died on the same day within five hours of each other. 4 The second US President John Adams died on July 4, 1826 Credit: Getty - Contributor  Adams died of a heart attack at the age of 90, while Jefferson had been in declining health for years before dying at 83. Five years later, on July 4, 1831, Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis at his daughters house in New York City. He was 73. The only US president to be born on the Fourth of July was Calvin Coolidge. Coolidge, the 30th president, was born in Plymouth, Vermont, on July 4, 1872. Since the office of the United States president was established in 1789, 45 people have served as president. 4 James Monroe died from heart failure and tuberculosis on July 4, 1831 Credit: Getty  Of the 45 presidents, eight have died in office, four were assassinated and four died of natural causes. The eight commander in chiefs that have died during their presidency include: