When thinking about the past, there are some decades that stand out more so than others. 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 a groovy decade that many people remember for the style, music, and recreation.
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. It was also the year the Sony Walkman was released, making it a turning point in technology. 1979 was memorable for many reasons, and they have all been documented online.
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 25 images from 1979 that showcase a sneak peak into what the world looked like back then.
To be cool in 1979
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A woman on her wedding day, 1979
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A portrait from 1979
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Christmas, 1979
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A girl in 1979
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About to go skiing, 1979
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16 in 1979
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Rollerskating in Venice, 1979
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Van Halen at McDonald's, 1979
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Repairing the antenna on the World Trade Centre, 1979
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On the swing set, 1979
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A&P supermarket, 1979
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At a club, New York, 1979
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At a Bar Mitzvah, Florida, 1979
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8-Track tape recorder, 1979
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In the kitchen, 1979
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At a party, 1979
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Rollerskating, 1979
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A new shirt near the site of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, 1979
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Dinner for two, 1979
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The Big Mac, 1979
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Window cleaners on the World Trade Centre, 1979
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Sunset Strip, 1979
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Enjoying McDonald's, 1979
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A boy and his dog, 1979
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