1973: A year defined by political scandal, court decisions and conflict ... at least on paper.
For most Americans, the year was one for the books, filled with road trips, park days, and quality time with friends and family.
From holidays to football games, here are 20 photos of life in 1973 that the history books skipped.
1
Super Selfies
“My first selfie. Taken with 120 film and a wind up shutter timer. I also developed the negative. 1973.”
2
College Sweethearts
“Mom and Dad at a Penn State football game, 1973.”
3
Park Pals
“Frisbee Playing in the Park 1973.”
4
Easter Sunday
“Easter Celebration, 1973.”
5
Home on the Range
“New Sheriff in town 1973.”
6
Hitting the Road
“My dad (in car) and his best college buddy heading out to Death Valley in 1973.”
7
Happiest Holidays
“Me on Christmas morning with my mom; 1973.”
8
Family Photos
“My dad (looking away) and his family. Colorado, 1973.”
9
Yee Haw!
“Me and my Grampa, Indiana 1973. He was the best!”
10
Forest Friends
“Hanging Out at Forest Park in St. Louis - 1973.”
11
Model Behavior
“Page from a 1973 Fashion catalog.”
12
Sweet Springtime
“My parents visiting the tidal basin for the DC cherry blossoms 1973.”
13
At Home
“My great aunt and great uncle's apartment on East Ave, Rochester NY, dated 1973.”
14
Dorm Days
“A friend of my dad's at Michigan State University, 1973.”
15
Rock On!
“1973 - My first guitar. I went on to have a long and successful career of having no musical talent.”
16
Days With Dad
“My Dad and Me, 1973.”
17
Lookin’ Sharp
“Found slides in a collapsing house, dated 1973.”
18
They Do
“My parents on their wedding day in 1973. They got married at the registry office but for some reason the photos were taken in front of a church.”
19
Golden Age
“A found ektachrome slide with a marked date of 1973.”
20
Great Outdoors
“My mom, Aunt, and Grandparents on a family vacation ca. 1973.”
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