24 New Photos Of What The World Looked Like In 1980

Daniel Bonfiglio Published Yesterday in wow

Everything was bigger in the 1980s, and that started with the decade's first year. From bopping parties to killer adventures, here are 24 photos showing what life was like in 1980.

We've already given you plenty of pics, but here are 24 more.

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1. Windsor Castle
An American breaks through the lines, 1980.
2. Chuckie
Provincetown, MS, 1980.
3. Computer Games
With some classmates in 1980.
4. High School Seniors
Headed out of town on a ski trip, 1980.
5. NYC
At the corner of Bowery and Houston, circa 1980.
6. “My Grandfather”
“In his recliner next to the old wood stove. 1980. He was 86.”
7. Govan, Glasgow
Two people at a bus stop, 1980.
8. Comic Con
San Diego, 1980.
9. Biking High
In Denver Colorado, 1980.
10. Bean Bag Chair, Beer and Atari
Living the life circa 1980.
11. Cars at a Stoplight
Most likely in Pennsylvania, 1980.
12. A Gas Station in Toronto
Refusing to gas Lada cars to protest the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, 1980.
13. The Interior of the Cleveland Arcade
View from atop a staircase, along the interior of the Cleveland Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio, July 1980.
14. Students Walking by the Bell Tower
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, 1980.
15. Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
“Around 1980. I do have hands.”
16. The “Dirty End” of Petticoat Lane Market
London, 1980.
17. Houston Street, Lower East Side
Photo by Brian Rose / Edward Fausty.
18. Partying in the Garage
Friends in 1980.
19. “A Motorbike Trip With Friends”
Kenya, 1980.
20. Behind the Counter
A small Los Angeles restaurant, 1980.
21. Boom Box and a Smoke
New York City, 1980.
22. “Mom With Her Chevy Nova”
Around 1980, in her McDonald’s work uniform.
23. Gates Avenue From the Myrtle Avenue Elevated Platform in Bushwick
Brooklyn, New York City, 1980. Photo by Bruce Davidson.
24. “My Mother”
Working as a secretary in Los Angeles County, 1980.

1. Windsor Castle
An American breaks through the lines, 1980.
2. Chuckie
Provincetown, MS, 1980.
3. Computer Games
With some classmates in 1980.
4. High School Seniors
Headed out of town on a ski trip, 1980.
5. NYC
At the corner of Bowery and Houston, circa 1980.
6. “My Grandfather”
“In his recliner next to the old wood stove. 1980. He was 86.”
7. Govan, Glasgow
Two people at a bus stop, 1980.
8. Comic Con
San Diego, 1980.
9. Biking High
In Denver Colorado, 1980.
10. Bean Bag Chair, Beer and Atari
Living the life circa 1980.
11. Cars at a Stoplight
Most likely in Pennsylvania, 1980.
12. A Gas Station in Toronto
Refusing to gas Lada cars to protest the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, 1980.
13. The Interior of the Cleveland Arcade
View from atop a staircase, along the interior of the Cleveland Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio, July 1980.
14. Students Walking by the Bell Tower
North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, 1980.
15. Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
“Around 1980. I do have hands.”
16. The “Dirty End” of Petticoat Lane Market
London, 1980.
17. Houston Street, Lower East Side
Photo by Brian Rose / Edward Fausty.
18. Partying in the Garage
Friends in 1980.
19. “A Motorbike Trip With Friends”
Kenya, 1980.
20. Behind the Counter
A small Los Angeles restaurant, 1980.
21. Boom Box and a Smoke
New York City, 1980.
22. “Mom With Her Chevy Nova”
Around 1980, in her McDonald’s work uniform.
23. Gates Avenue From the Myrtle Avenue Elevated Platform in Bushwick
Brooklyn, New York City, 1980. Photo by Bruce Davidson.
24. “My Mother”
Working as a secretary in Los Angeles County, 1980.