A little more than halfway through the '70s, the decade truly started to come into its own. Just ask rockstars like David Bowie, denim-clad high school students, former First Ladies and everyone else who was caught enjoying 1976 for all it's got.
From high school photos to a glimpse inside the newly built World Trade Center, here are 12 far-out photos of what life looked like in 1976.
1
Jackie At Sea
“Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis steers the Staten Island Ferry, July 31, 1976.”
2
Downtown Party
“Night out in Sabana Grande, Caracas, 1976.”
3
New York, New York
“1976 Photo from the restaurant Windows on the World, which sat atop New York City's World Trade Center's North Tower.”
4
200 Years of USA
“Flotilla of ships and boats sails into New York for the U.S. Bicentennial celebrations (1976).”
5
Bowie and Co.
“David Bowie with Ronnie Specter and Iggy Pop in 1976.”
6
Thunderstruck
“AC/DC in 1976.”
7
Prom Date
“Ellen DeGeneres senior prom photo, ca. 1976, Atlanta High School in Atlanta, TX.”
8
Shut Up And Ride
“Ex-motocross racer. Me in 1976 from a picture in Cycle News. I was 6th in the country this year for the American Motorcycle Association Mini-Nationals 100cc class.”
9
Senior Snaps
“This is what dudes wore to high school in 1976.”
10
Let It Flow
“Venice Beach California! 1976 was a fun year!”
11
Jumping For Joy
“Swedish weightlifter rejoices after successfully lifting weights at the Olympic Games in Montreal, 1976.”
12
Sibling Smirks
“My brother and I were ALWAYS up to no good! 1976.”
