Between the bicentennial, the Presidential race and, of course, the birth of Rocky, a whole lot happened in 1976. But amid these major global events, our parents and grandparents still managed to have fun in the meantime, heading to dances, embarking on road trips, and celebrating sweet moments as the world turned.
From Prom poses to sick cars, here are 14 photos of what life looked like for folks in 1976.
1
Hazy Holidays
“A war vet and his pothead son on Christmas Eve, 1976.”
2
“1976 Was a Good Year”
“The hair, the mustache, the boots, the car. I could not have felt any cooler! Almost guaranteed that Deep Purple Machine Head was in the 8-Track deck as we headed from Houston back to college in Dallas.”
3
Picture Day
“This is what dudes wore to high school in 1976.”
4
Chicago Cars
“Found photos from the 1976 Chicago Auto Show.”
5
He Shoots, He Scores
“1976, George Best observes Elton John's scoring abilities.”
6
Prom Pose
“My mom with her prom date (and her afro) in 1976.”
7
Young Love
“My mom and dad at 20 years old in 1976.”
8
Love to Love Her
“Stevie Nicks, 1976”
9
Class of 1976
“My parents in their 1976 high school yearbook.”
10
Easel-Mania
“My wife, 1976. She still paints.”
11
Under The KISS-letoe
“Christmas Day, 1976.”
12
'70s Smiles
“Picture of my Mum from 1976”
13
Yee Haw!
“My Dad at age 18 in 1976- he snuck out of my grandparents’ house in California and took a bus for 36 hours just to go bull riding in Texas.”
14
First Dance
“George Strait playing my aunt's wedding in 1976. He and the band were paid $500.”
