When thinking about the past, there are certainly some decades that stand out the most. Things have changed a whole lot over the past 50 or so years and it is pretty crazy to think about how drastically everything has evolved and changed. This is made even more crazy when thinking about how relatively short that amount of time is. The world is millions of years old, 50 years is just a blip. There are some decades and times people remember more than others, and the 1970s is one of those decades that stand out to many.

To get a little more specific, 1972 brought with it many memories and events that people still remember to this day. There was a lot going on in this memorable year. The music was groovy and people were loving it. Hippie culture was alive, people wore big glasses and funky pants. Glam rock artists like Alice Cooper were listened to and shows like M*A*S*H were enjoyed profusely. It was a pretty iconic time, the Atari was introduced as well.

1972 was a beloved and special year that brought about so many fond memories, important people, and other classic moments. Here, we have collected 26 images taken straight from 1972 featuring people's lives during the most boring and most exciting days.