Everything on the planet has changed in some way, shape, or form throughout the decades. From fashion to music to hobbies to cars, nothing has stayed the same through the years. It's cool to take a break from modern times and look back on what life was like in the past decades. There are so many moments from all throughout the '50s to look back on, but sometimes people want to remember a specific year.

For some people, photos from the 1950s might seem super foreign and unrecognizable, for others, they could trigger some major nostalgia. The year 1956 is a year many remember for different reasons. During this year, Elvis was causing controversy on TV, the first gorilla was born in captivity, and the Olympics were held in Melbourne. Many other things happened, as well as many mundane moments.

Here are 25 vintage and retro images from 1956 to look back on to see what people's lives were like during that year. The lifestyle of folks has changed a lot. Take the time to compare lifestyles to the past and observe how life and society have changed.