1977. A year defined by iconic movies like 'Star Wars,' trends like disco dancing at Studio 54, and, of course, taking a whole lot of photos that'll last for decades to come.
From road trips to Presidential inaugurations, here are 16 photos of life in 1977 you sure didn't see in the history books.
1
Glam Grandma
“My cool grandma and perpetually happy grandpa pose for a photo on the street. Iran, 1977.”
2
Man’s Best Friend
“Me with my dog, Star in 1977.”
3
Boogie Nights
Partygoers bust a move during the early days of Studioo 54, which opened in April 1977.
4
Mountain Men
“Me and my buds hamming it up on mt. McDuff 1977.”
5
We Are The Droids You’re Looking For
A still from the ‘Star Wars’ trailer. After hitting theaters in May 1977, the George Lucas flick sparked a decades-spanning franchise worth nearly $47 billion.
6
Deep Roots
A still from ‘Roots,’ the iconic miniseries that premiered in late January 1977.
7
Hail to the Chief
President Jimmy Carter as seen on his Inauguration Day, January 1977
8
“Family Trip, 1977.”
“Me and my sister on the car top with my prized Schwinn Stingray, and my cousin back in the day. Somewhere in Oregon.”
9
Touching Grass
“My mama circa 1977.”
10
Superman
“Christopher Reeves working out and putting on muscle to play Superman (1977).”
11
“1977 The Year before the Revolution Tehran, Iran. Mom.”
“My mom at 17, with her new BMW. Little did they know just a few months later, all this would be left behind and they would not return back to Iran ever again.”
12
Snow Day
“First and only time it snowed in Miami, 1977.”
13
Birthday Party
“My dad at his 21st birthday, 1977.”
14
Beach Babes
“On the Beach, Manhattan, 1977.”
15
Making A Murderer
David Berkowitz — a.k.a. the ‘Son of Sam’ as seen in his mugshot, August 1977.
16
On The Road
“It’s 1977- what concert are these guys headed to?”
