Ahh, 1977. A year defined by Star Wars, Jimmy Carter's presidency, and of course, some of the coolest vintage photos ever seen depicting moms, dads, aunts and uncles enjoying the sun-soaked days of the iconic decade.
From weddings to graduations and everything in between, here are 20 photos that will have you fondly remembering 1977.
1
Summer Vacation
“Last day of high school and the start of summer 1977, Montreal.”
2
Pizza Night
“The old ‘look’ of pizza hunt in the 1970s. Had a very rustic interior.”
3
Mom and Dad
“My parents in 1977. My parents met in Missouri in 1975 and are still together.”
4
Dad Rock
“My father (fourth from the left in green tee and white suspenders) and his bandmates posing for a photo shoot in Denver, Colorado. I’m pretty sure this was 1977. The band’s name was ‘Orphan Annie’ and they played the bar/club scene in the mid to late 70’s.”
5
Wedded Bliss
“We had a wedding in the yard the day we graduated college to save money. Still married all these years later!”
6
Summer of Love
“My mom and my pops San Francisco 1977.”
7
Lighting Up
“Found this old photo of my Dad from 1977 while going through his belongings.”
8
Big Smiles
“One of my favorite childhood photos. I could've been a Sears catalog model.”
9
School’s In Session
“My first day of kindergarten 1977.”
10
Special Delivery
“I was one of the first female UPS drivers in Maryland, 1977.”
11
Soccer Dad
“The day both of his boys scored, 1977.”
12
Champions
“My dad with his 1977 Junior College basketball team. He was the only white guy. His nickname was ‘Salt.’”
13
Family Photos
“My mom and her siblings, 1977.”
14
Dorm Dates
“My parents in a dorm room at a Deaf Uni. in 1977. Happy 40th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!”
15
Sun Daze
“Party at the lake, 1977.”
16
In A Galaxy Far, Far Away …
“Christmas morning 1977.”
17
Trick or Treat!
“It’s October 31th 1977, me and my little sister are ready for Halloween, but first we had to stop by Grandpa’s store!”
18
Flower Child
“Dad and me. Mexico city 1977.”
19
Prom Queen
“Me at my high school prom 1977.”
20
Skater Boy
“For my first Cake Day I present my Dad. He wasn't famous, but his moves were pretty cool (1977).”
