Everything on the planet has changed in some way, shape, or form throughout the decades. From fashion to music to hobbies to cars, nothing has stayed the same over the years. It's cool to take a break from modern times and look back on what life was like in the past decades. Many moments from the 1950s have been recorded and shared online for all to see and admire.

For some people, photos from the 1950s might seem super foreign and unrecognizable, for others, they could trigger some major nostalgia. The year 1959 is a year that contains many memories. The first photos of the far side of the moon were taken, there was the death of Buddy Holly, and there was the first fully automatic camera. It's hard to account for every small moment, but many images from the year can be found online.

Here are 25 vintage and retro images from 1959 to look back on to see what people's lives were like during that year. The lifestyle of folks has changed a lot. Take the time to compare lifestyles to the past and observe how life and society have changed.