Many people look at the late '70s as America's golden age, which means 1979 was the last year before Reagan's win, the decade of greed, and the downfall of American decency.
But people knew how to have fun in 1979 and they made sure to enjoy the good times. Here are 25 photos of life in 1979 that the history books skipped.
1
U2
Performing back in 1979.
2
Sigourney Weaver
An aspiring actress in 1979.
3
About to Go Skiing
Colorado, 1979.
4
Waiting for the Train
Tokyo, 1979.
5
Madonna
On a bus in 1979.
6
“My Dad”
Falling in love with a 1979 Carryall in Mexico.
7
Punk Rock Girl
London, 1979.
8
John Lydon
Fancy pants in 1979.
9
Kate Bush
Promotional photo, 1979.
10
A 1979 Wedding
Getting married at 19 and 17 years old.
11
The Undertones
Irish band, 1979.
12
English Girls
Punk in 1979.
13
Dude Getting Gas
Daily life in 1979.
14
Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford
Going over the script for “Empire” in 1979.
15
Rock Fan
A teenager in their room, 1979.
16
High School Basketball Game
A baller in 1979.
17
A 21st Birthday
Dublin, 1979.
18
A young couple
A party in 1979.
19
“My Mom and Her Best Friend”
San Francisco in 1979.
20
Ian Curtis
An office party, 1979.
21
Young Love
Laughing in 1979.
22
Roller Skating
Stylish in 1979.
23
Two Friends
Messing around in 1979.
24
Yearbook Photo
Student at Saddleback High School in California.
25
Water Cooler Costume
An interesting Halloween choice, 1979.
