When comparing modern days to today, the 1970s might seem like a totally different place to some folks. The 1970s began nearly 60 years ago, which isn't all that long, relatively, but the people, the trends and the technology especially are so much different now. It can be fun to look back on decades like the '70s to see how different life really is.

The 1970s were an important and pretty revolutionary time. There are plenty of iconic moments and memorable people, celebrities and experts that came from that decade to make their mark on the world.

Many of these people have left a mark to this day. It's good to remember what they have done.

For those who want to embark on a nostalgic journey to the past, or for those who want to learn more about the 1970s, here are 21 photos taken straight from the 1970s for everyone to enjoy and possibly learn something new.