I initially thought the countdown did end on July 3rd.  Now, I'm thinking it is the 4th -- probably because that's how everyone else is counting it.  It depends on if you count the current day or not!  Like does the week officially begin on a Sunday or a Monday?!  It depends!  LOL

So, it will either be the 3rd or the 4th when the countdown ends!  Might be fitting that there will be fireworks either way!!!!!!! 

P.S.  I like the WYSIWYG editeding of text!