Off-beat Fourth of July

Some folks just can't help but buck tradition and devise their own ways to fete the Fourth of July. It is called Independence Day, after all.

Here are some off-the-beaten-barbecue celebrations worth remembering from 1996.

Outer Space
Mount Hood, Oregon
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Coney Island, New York

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Waving the flag high ... really high July 4,1996 Outer Space Taking a break from their research duties, the seven astronauts aboard the shuttle Columbia wished the United States happy birthday from outer space. A message from above: 1.2Mb/37 sec. QuickTime movie

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Holiday on ice July 4,1996 Mount Hood, Oregon Forget beaches and lakes, boats and bikinis. Folks on Mount Hood, Oregon took their Fourth of July water sports well-chilled. Skiers at Timberline Lodge swished the slopes, making the most of the white in the red, white and blue. Staying cool: 989k/25 sec. QuickTime movie 2.7Mb larger frame version

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On your mark, get set, mow! July 4,1996 Stillwater, Oklahoma In Stillwater, Oklahoma, there is no rest for the lawn-obsessed. A turf-war, of sorts, grips the town on the Fourth of July when contestants rev up their engines for Stillwater's annual Lawnmower Race. Cuttin' up: 1.3Mb/30 sec. QuickTime movie 3.4Mb larger frame version

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The top dog July 4,1996 Coney Island, New York Edward Krachie gulped down 22 hot dogs, buns included, to win the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest at Coney Island. The 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pound winner later went to a celebration barbecue. Where the big dogs eat: 1Mb/24 sec. QuickTime movie

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Monumental America

Fireworks Bonanza

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