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25 Old-School Photos From 1978 That Remain Super Cool

Two images from 1978.

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Published June 10, 2025

Published June 10, 2025

It's fun to look back on life in the past and how things have changed since then. Things have evolved and altered a whole lot over the past 50 or so years. It is pretty crazy to think about how far things have come in a relatively short amount of time. Technology has advanced, trends have changed, and so many notable events have occurred that have left a mark on the world.

The 1970s were a memorable decade; one that tons of people reminisce about often. It can be cool to focus on one year within a decade to observe all that has happened. 1978 was a year filled with important events, both good and bad. People were grooving to music, dressing in funky fashion, and starting some big revolutions.

1978 was a special year that left people with tons of fond memories to look back on and filled the world with moments to remember. Here are 25 images from 1978 that showcase a sneak peak into what the world looked like back then.

Times Square, 1978

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In San Francisco, 1978

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Summertime at the cabin, 1978

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Miami Beach, 1978

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Studio portraits, 1978

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Listening to the stereo, 1978

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In Japan, 1978

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At grandma's, 1978

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Father and son, 1978

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The New England blizzard in 1978

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A family photo, 1978

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The boardwalk in New Jersey, 1978

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A kids' bedroom, 1978

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A couple on their wedding day, 1978

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Playing Atari, 1978

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Prom night, 1978

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An NYC subway, 1978

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Christmas, 1978

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Decorating the tree, 1978

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At the zoo, 1978

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After the taping of Bozo's circus, 1978

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Friends through the fence, 1978

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At the carnival, 1978

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Bridal party, 1978

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The food court after Thanksgiving, 1978

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