Ahh, 1977.
A year defined by shaggy hair, shaggy carpets, and a whole lot of iconic pop culture moments, ones ranging from Elvis Presley's death to Grace Kelly's return. But between these cornerstone moments in American history, a whole lot happened — just ask the folks who stood behind their old-school cameras, capturing the action one snap at a time.
From a mountain climber scaling New York City's World Trade Center to Star Wars' opening weekend, here are 24 fascinating photos of what the world looked like in 1977.
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“Jamie Lee Curtis 1977.”
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Tech enthusiasts check out a new Radio Shack computer system, August 1977.
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The Ramones hit the stage.
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Fans line the streets of Memphis, Tennessee to pay respects to Elvis Presley during his funeral, August 1977.
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Children play in a cracked-open fire Hydrant in New York City’s Lower East Side.
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Mountain climber George Willig scales the World Trade Center’s South Tower, May 1977
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A Concorde, which could complete several transatlantic routes in roughly 3.5 bhours, takes off at John F. Kennedy Airport in October 1977.
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“My mom when she was 18 in 1977.”
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Golfer Arnold Palmer hits a shot off the top of the Eiffel Tower, November 1977.
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“47 years ago, 1977, Battle of the Network Stars.”
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Farrah Fawcett enjoys a game of tennis, May 1977.
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“Dad and me. Mexico city 1977.”
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“Hunter S. Thompson (1977).”
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“Grandma Was A Punk (1977).”
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Moviegoers wait outside of a Los Angeles theater to see Star Wars, June 1977.
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Looters exit a Bronx grocery store during the New York City blackouts, July 1977.
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“Star Wars, Opening Day, May 25th, 1977.”
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“The Eagles warming up backstage in 1977.”
