30 Photos That’ll Take You Back to 1978

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1. People Trudge Through a Snowstorm in Times Square, New York City2. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at the Premiere of ‘Grease’3. … And Here’s Travolta Being Goofy Behind the Scenes4. ‘Found in a Yearbook From 1978’5. On January 1, 1978, the Soundtrack for ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Started a 24-Week Streak at the Top of the Billboard Album Chart6. ‘At the Rolling Stones Concert in Philadelphia, 1978’7. The First Garfield Comic, Released on June 19, 19788. ‘My Family, Circa 1978’9. ‘Mork & Mindy,’ Starring Robin Williams and Pam Dawber, Premiered on TV on September 14, 1978, Launching Williams Into Stardom10. Pope John Paul I Meets Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the Future John Paul II11. A View of Sunset Strip in Los Angeles12. Brian Wilson and Maurice Gibb of the Beach Boys Hanging Out13. Cult Leader Jim Jones Pictured Months Before the Jonestown Massacre14. The Bee Gees at the Height of Their Fame15. Newspaper Clipping of ‘Super Babe’ Louise Brown, the First IVF Baby Born in the UK on July 25, 197816. ‘Dolly Parton at Her After-Concert Party, 1978’17. Elton John Pictured With Friends at an Event18. ‘Andy Warhol Partying at the Legendary Studio 54 Nightclub in New York, 1978’19. Taito Launches Its Popular Atari Game: ‘Space Invaders’20. ‘My Dad’s Senior Pictures From 1978’21. Just a Girl Listening to Some Tunes on a Sea of Shag Carpeting22. Baby’s First Color TV23. ‘Disco Sally, a 78-Year-Old Studio 54 Regular, 1978.’ What a Legend24. Protestors Raise Their Fists in Solidarity During the Equal Rights Amendment March in Washington, D.C., July 197825. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Rocking a Rainbow Hawaii Hat26. ‘A Beautiful Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 1978 Film ‘Halloween”27. Van Halen Rocking Out at the Texas Jam Fest in Dallas, Texas28. Black Sabbath Plays Its Final Show With Its Original Lineup Featuring Ozzie Osbourne on December 11, 1978, in New Mexico29. ‘Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, 1978’30. The Year Was 1978, and Bell-Bottoms Were InHere’s what else was going on in the ’70s:

Whether it was disco beats dominating dance parties, shag carpeting that was somehow still in style, or fashion choices that were sure to turn heads (hello, sparkly sequins and ultra-wide bell-bottoms), 1978 was a year that wasn’t afraid to be loud and proud. Kids tinkered with their Ataris, Studio 54 and the Bee Gees were in full swing, and everyone obsessed over John Travolta’s dance moves in “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever.” Feeling nostalgic? Take a look at these vintage photos that capture some of the highs and lows of 1978.

1. People Trudge Through a Snowstorm in Times Square, New York City

Pedestrians cross a snowy street in a busy city, surrounded by cars, taxis, and buildings covered with colorful billboards and signs, including Burger King and The Wiz.
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2. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at the Premiere of ‘Grease’

A woman in a pink dress with curly blonde hair smiles while sitting in a car, and a man with dark hair in a black leather jacket stands beside her at night.
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3. … And Here’s Travolta Being Goofy Behind the Scenes

A man in black pants and a black t-shirt jumps energetically in a workshop, making a playful claw gesture with his hands and smiling widely. Industrial equipment is visible in the background.
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4. ‘Found in a Yearbook From 1978’

Black-and-white yearbook photo of a smiling young man with curly hair, large sunglasses, and a suit. Text below identifies him as Alan Barry Superfine and includes a nickname, address, and extracurricular activities.
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5. On January 1, 1978, the Soundtrack for ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Started a 24-Week Streak at the Top of the Billboard Album Chart

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6. ‘At the Rolling Stones Concert in Philadelphia, 1978’

A woman with long hair wearing a denim jacket stands among a crowd of people outdoors, looking down with a thoughtful expression. The photo is black and white.
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7. The First Garfield Comic, Released on June 19, 1978

A comic strip shows Jon introducing himself as a cartoonist and his cat Garfield. Garfield introduces himself, says their purpose is to entertain, and then thinks, “Feed me.”
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8. ‘My Family, Circa 1978’

A vintage photo of four adults and one child smiling indoors, standing close together in front of a wooden grandfather clock. The image has a warm, sepia tone, suggesting it was taken decades ago.
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9. ‘Mork & Mindy,’ Starring Robin Williams and Pam Dawber, Premiered on TV on September 14, 1978, Launching Williams Into Stardom

A man in a red and silver sci-fi costume stands next to a woman in a floral blouse. They are both smiling, with a starry sky and a planet visible in the background.
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10. Pope John Paul I Meets Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the Future John Paul II

Two Catholic clergy, dressed in religious robes, sit facing each other and shake hands, smiling and engaged in conversation in a black and white photo.
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11. A View of Sunset Strip in Los Angeles

A busy city street in the daytime with many cars and colorful storefronts. Numerous large billboards and signs advertise businesses, including University Stereo, a Japanese food restaurant, and various shops.
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12. Brian Wilson and Maurice Gibb of the Beach Boys Hanging Out

Two bearded men pose together outdoors; the man on the left is shirtless, while the man on the right wears a baseball cap, unbuttoned shirt, and smiles as they hold hands. The image is in black and white.
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13. Cult Leader Jim Jones Pictured Months Before the Jonestown Massacre

A man wearing sunglasses, a clerical collar, and a light-colored suit jacket, looking serious in an outdoor setting with people and a blurred background.
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14. The Bee Gees at the Height of Their Fame

Three men with long hair and beards, dressed in white, stand close together smiling against a plain light background. They are linking arms and posing cheerfully for the camera.
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15. Newspaper Clipping of ‘Super Babe’ Louise Brown, the First IVF Baby Born in the UK on July 25, 1978

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16. ‘Dolly Parton at Her After-Concert Party, 1978’

A woman with curly blonde hair and a sparkly black outfit smiles and reaches out to pet a white horse. Several people stand around them, some taking photos, in what appears to be an indoor setting.
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17. Elton John Pictured With Friends at an Event

Two people in stylish outfits stand close together at a party; one wears sunglasses and a cap, holding a drink, while the other, in a wide-brimmed hat, leans in as if whispering. A third person is partially visible.
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18. ‘Andy Warhol Partying at the Legendary Studio 54 Nightclub in New York, 1978’

A black-and-white photo of a lively crowd at a party, with people talking and laughing closely. In the foreground, a man with white hair, dressed in a tuxedo, sits beside others in animated conversation.
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20. ‘My Dad’s Senior Pictures From 1978’

A scrapbook page with four vintage portraits of a young man wearing glasses, a pale blue suit, and tie, posing in front of neutral backgrounds and outdoors by a tree. A person with books is partially visible in the background.
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21. Just a Girl Listening to Some Tunes on a Sea of Shag Carpeting

A young woman with long hair sits barefoot on green carpet, smiling and reaching for a stereo on a wooden entertainment center with a TV, vinyl records, and decor in a cozy, retro-style living room.
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22. Baby’s First Color TV

A young child stands smiling next to a large, vintage wooden console TV. The TV has a lava lamp and a clock on top. The room has patterned carpet, curtains, and a brick wall.
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23. ‘Disco Sally, a 78-Year-Old Studio 54 Regular, 1978.’ What a Legend

A young man in shiny pants carries an elderly woman with curly hair and sunglasses while people around them smile and dance at a lively party.
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24. Protestors Raise Their Fists in Solidarity During the Equal Rights Amendment March in Washington, D.C., July 1978

A group of people march outdoors, many with fists raised in the air. They appear energetic and passionate, participating in a protest or demonstration near large office buildings on a sunny day.
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25. Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Rocking a Rainbow Hawaii Hat

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26. ‘A Beautiful Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 1978 Film ‘Halloween”

Three young women sit closely together on stairs, smiling at the camera. The woman in front has shoulder-length blonde hair; the other two, with brown and blonde hair, are behind her. They all appear happy and relaxed.
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27. Van Halen Rocking Out at the Texas Jam Fest in Dallas, Texas

A rock singer with long hair and colorful clothes jumps energetically onstage in front of a large, cheering crowd at an outdoor concert. The stage and audience are bathed in sunlight.
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28. Black Sabbath Plays Its Final Show With Its Original Lineup Featuring Ozzie Osbourne on December 11, 1978, in New Mexico

Four men with long hair pose against a dark background; two wear suits, one in a white jacket and another in light gray, while a third wears a dark jacket and the fourth sports a red patterned tank top.
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29. ‘Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, 1978’

Two musicians perform on stage at an outdoor stadium. One plays an electric guitar in jeans and a black jacket; the other wears a yellow jacket, red shiny pants, a red hat, and white shoes, walking energetically. A large crowd watches.
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30. The Year Was 1978, and Bell-Bottoms Were In

A man poses against a green background, wearing a blue three-piece suit with wide lapels, a white collared shirt, and a red patterned scarf. He stands confidently with one leg crossed in front of the other.
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Here’s what else was going on in the ’70s:

Read 15 Defining Moments That Shaped the 1970s for a peek into what everyone was talking about, or check out 25 Quirky Food Ads From the 1970s to see what people were buying at the grocery store. These 11 Popular Products From the 1970s will definitely take you down memory lane.

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