Featured moment
Star Wars Released
George Lucas's space opera shattered box office records, revolutionized special effects, and changed pop culture forever.
A long time ago...
Star Wars changed cinema, Atari brought the arcade home, and Voyager began its grand tour.
The Cost of Living in 1977
Gallon of Gas
$0.82
Loaf of Bread
$0.42
Gallon of Milk
$1.81
World Population
4.22 billion
Featured moment
Atari 2600 Launches
The microprocessor-based console popularized the use of interchangeable ROM cartridges, bringing arcade gaming home.
Featured moment
Voyager 1 & 2 Launched
NASA launched the twin probes to study the outer solar system; they are now the farthest human-made objects.
The wider picture
More from 1977
A few more things worth remembering.
Technology
Apple II Introduced
The Apple II became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers.
Music
Elvis Presley Dies
The King of Rock and Roll died at Graceland at age 42, sparking global mourning.
Music
Fleetwood Mac Releases "Rumours"
Fueled by band drama, the album became one of the best-selling records of all time.
Cinema & TV
Saturday Night Fever Released
John Travolta's film and the Bee Gees' soundtrack ignited a massive global disco craze.
World Events
New York City Blackout
A massive power failure caused widespread looting, arson, and unrest in NYC for 25 hours.
You arrivedin 1977.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 1977 to today.