27 Snapshots of the World in 1976: A Visual Journey

In 1976, the United States was in the midst of celebrating its bicentennial, with Joan Jett and The Runaways rocking out at the famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Jimmy Carter made headlines by hopping a fence at New York City's LaGuardia airport. Your dad was cruising around in his beloved 442 convertible, and photographers were capturing all the magic of the dreamy decade. From an Olympic weightlifter jumping for joy to George Strait performing at a wedding, these 28 photos capture the essence of what the world looked like in 1976.