When remembering the past, there are some decades that stand out the most to some. Things have changed a whole lot over the past 50 or so years. It is pretty crazy to think about how drastically everything has evolved and changed in a relatively short amount of time. The 1970s were an iconic decade that many people have fond memories of.
To be more exact, 1979 was a year to remark upon. This year was filled with disco music, the rollerskating craze, new movies, and a rise of hip-hop. 1979 was the last year of the 1970s, so it encapsulated the whole decade pretty well.
Overall, 1979 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 26 images from 1979 that showcase a sneak peak into what the world looked like back then.
In the school band, 1979
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A man in 1979
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Fish for dinner, 1979
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Fixing the antenna on the World Trade Center, 1979
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Kids and their school bus driver, 1979
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Partners, 1979
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Dancing in New York, 1979
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Graduating from nursing school, 1979
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Turning 13 in 1979
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Helmet hair, 1979
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NASA's first female astronauts, 1979
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A couple in 1979
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Girls in the UK, 1979
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High school graduation, 1979
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New Yorkers in South Beach, Miami, 1979
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Rollerskating, 1979
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A couple in 1979
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Sea World superheroes, 1979
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Style, 1979
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Cake time, 1979
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Christmas, 1979
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A family photo, 1979
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A stand-off with a cheetah, 1979
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Outside Kmart, 1979
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Working as a DJ, 1979
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On vacation, 1979
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