Yeah... how could I not know . We never learnt it when I was in school.... maybe not you either... same age. Personally I'm kinda suprised and... shocked. And perhaps a little worried. We should learning Australian and English... Not the US day of indepenance. It's got nothing to do with us. Besides that, the US does a good enough job throwing out the details to the rest of the world by itself, as you meantioned, through film and TV etc. Not nessesary.
Sorry to have struck a nerve.... my bad. (I thought everyone saw the movie "Independance Day" with Will Smith at least!) So they have an Australian movie about their Independance Day.... I'll be sure to rent it then ! I also respect the Candian Independence Day and other countries' Independence or Freedom Days, and on those specific days I wish them well too! For everyone, their Independence Day should be a great time .... Whether or not you’re American, celebrate whatever independence you can. It’s your greatest right as an individual.