When thinking about the past, there are certainly some decades that stand out the most. Things have changed a whole lot over the past 40 years or so. It can be kind of shocking and kind of intense to think about how drastically things have changed in a short amount of time, relatively speaking. The 1980s are a decade people tend to remember the most and remark upon regularly.
To be more exact, 1987 was a year to remark upon for its iconic vibes. This year was marked by many pop culture events and it was a pivotal year for movies and films. There were were tons of rock concerts to attend and music to listen to from Iron Maiden to U2 and everything in between. Technology was advancing and more and more people were using computers.
All in all, 1987 was an iconic and special year that brought about so many fond memories, important people, and other classic moments. Here are 29 images showcasing what life and society looked like in the year 1987.
Friends, 1987
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Mike Tyson with his Rolls Royce, 1987
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A teacher and her students, 1987
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Being 16 in 1987
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Engagement photos in 1987
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Paramount Pictures stars, 1987
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Now that's a cool photo, 1987
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Skiing attire, 1987
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Straight from the 80s
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Big hair days, 1987
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This ad from 1987
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Dave Bautista at 19, 1987
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Friends before an Iron Maiden show, 1987
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Randy Savage and his family on Thanksgiving, 1987
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Robert Smith of The Cure, 1987
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L.A. Gear, 1987
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A man with his prized catch, 1987
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Robin Williams on 'Good Morning Vietnam', 1987
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Stealing a sip at a wedding in 1987
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Beastie Boys, 1987
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Cover of 16 Magazine, 1987
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Dolly Parton, 1987
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Young Christian Bale with the Amstrad CPC 464 computer, 1987
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10-year-old Kanye West when he lived in China, 1987
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A woman in her office, 1987
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Being 17 in 1987
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A couple and their car, 1987
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Teenage couple, 1987
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At New England Dragway, 1987
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