1976 saw the United States turn 200 years old. And while everyone remembers that year for its historic Bicentennial celebration, quite a bit more happened to quite a few people.
Here are 26 photos of what life looked like across the entirety of 1976.
1
Relaxing on the Bed
A woman in 1976.
2
“My First Car”
A 1966 Ford Mustang in 1976.
3
At the Arcade
Hanging out in 1976.
4
Town Slide
Best taken in a sack, 1976.
5
High School Couple
An early photo in 1976.
6
Successful Fishing
A man and his haul, 1976.
7
Birthday Party
1976 in Jackson, Mississippi.
8
Roaming the Kitchen
A dad in 1976.
9
Hanging Out
“My parents with Colonel Sanders in 1976.”
10
“Turning 23”
A birthday in 1976.
11
Marriott's Great America
Illinois, August, 1976.
12
A Racer
“6th in the nation,” in 1976.
13
A Man and His Car
“My pride and joy, a 1971 MGB GT.” Taken in 1976.
14
Snooks Eaglin
The 1976 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
15
Birthday Party
The ice cream parlor in 1976.
16
President Ford
Discussing the 1976 campaign.
17
Dressed Up
For the Bicentennial.
18
4th of July Parade
Kids at the Bicentennial.
19
Halloween Loot
“Jaws” in 1976.
20
Small Town Parade
Kids on the 4th of July.
21
Christmas Day
A Kiss fan in 1976.
22
Father and Son
A backyard in 1976.
23
Tattoo Convention
A happy man in 1976.
24
Chatham County, GA
The city Police Department, circa 1976.
25
Hot Slide
Having fun in 1976.
26
Sea World Dolphin Show
Followed by a Bicentennial-themed orca show in 1976.
