Independence Day 1996 Internet Archive [upd]

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In 1996, the internet was vastly different from the hyper-connected, social-media-driven ecosystem of today. Dial-up connections were slow. Web browsers like Netscape Navigator were in their infancy. Digital multimedia was a luxury. Yet, 20th Century Fox recognized the web's potential to generate grassroots hype for its summer blockbuster. The Official Independence Day Website independence day 1996 internet archive