In 1974, the Cold War raged, but the summers heated up.
With nuclear armageddon all but assured, it was time to head to put on some bell bottoms and head to the disco.
We've already given you plenty of photos that show what the world looked like in 1974, but here are 25 more.
1
Outback Disco, 1974
Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia.
3
Cybill Shepherd
In 1974.
4
Preparing for a Wedding in the Bride’s Bedroom
Melbourne, Australia, 1974.
5
U-Haul Moving
Kids in 1974.
6
Entenmann's Bakery
In Bay Shore, NY, 1974.
7
Pantry Pride
1974 grocery store.
8
Newport Beach Fun Zone
In Newport Beach, CA, 1974.
9
King of the Neighborhood
On a trike in 1974.
10
Vietnamese Woman
On the streets of Saigon. 1974.
11
Cosmic Motorcycle Softball
In Central Park, NYC, 1974. Photo by Rich Allen.
12
Orchard Street
NYC, fall 1974. Photo taken by Susan Saunders.
13
Two Street Musicians
Standing at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street in Berkeley, California, 1974.
14
Cadets of the Yeysk Aviation School
Before a flight, 1974, USSR.
15
Big Vinny
At E 3rd St, NYC, 1974. Photo by Rich Allen.
16
Wedding Groomsmen
South End Boston, Massachusetts, 1974. Photograph by Nick DeWolf.
17
Employees at Christopher's Department Store
In Marfa, Texas, 1974.
18
Evel Knievel at Snake River Canyon
On ABC's Wide World of Sports, 1974.
19
Primary School Class
1974, Fife, Scotland.
20
The Brand New Richland Mall
Looking up from the Center Court towards K-Mart, located in Richland Township just outside of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
21
Dunkin Donuts
633 Main Street in South Portland, Maine, 1974.
22
David “Skull” Schulman
Taking his poodles, Angel, Sweetie, and Sugar, out for a stroll near his Skull’s Rainbow Room in Printer’s Alley Nashville. July 31, 1974.
23
Los Angeles
International Airport. 1970's.
24
Mother and Children
Crossing the Street Tokyo, Japan, 1974. Photo by Dennis Stock.
25
Times Square, NYC, 1974
Photo by Neil Libbert.
