1973: Though most commonly associated with the Watergate scandal, the oil crisis, and of course, the Vietnam War, the world wasn't that bad of a place. Just ask all the bike-riding, prom-going folks who took a moment to capture some joyous moments in their ever-changing world.
From weddings to family vacations, here are 21 photos that will have you fondly remembering 1973.
1
Easy rider
“My father who shipped his bike over to England and rode all over Europe on it - 1973.”
2
Wedded Bliss
“My parents' wedding pic September 21st, 1973.”
3
Decking the Halls
“My parents - Christmas 1973.”
4
Cashing Out
“Young lady manning the counter in a general store, November, 1973.”
5
‘70s Selfies
“My first selfie. Taken with 120 film and a wind-up shutter timer. I also developed the negative. 1973.”
6
Grill Master
“July 1973: A mother cooking out in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.”
7
Girls' Night In
“Family Dinner, location unknown, 1973.”
8
Half Day Road
“Gary Sinise here. Found some photos of my high school band, ‘Half Day Road,’ from Highland Park High School in 1973.”
9
Cool Kids
“My dad with his neighborhood friends. About 1973.”
10
‘70s Style
“Girl’s League members display latest fashions from my brother’s 1973 yearbook.”
11
“Mom 1973”
“She was voted class beauty.”
12
Meet Me In Saint Louis
“My Mom (37) me (12) 1973 at 6 flags St. Louis.”
13
Family Matters
“My family in 1973 when I was three years old, my parents were 25.”
14
Lasting Love
“My parents. Married for 46 years today! Zwolle, The Netherlands, 1973-ish.”
15
Picture Day
“My dad in 1973, aged 7.”
16
Climbing Up
“Picture my parents took with hikers they met while hiking Mt Saint Helens in 1973. 7 years before it blew.”
17
Diplomatically Cool
“My Mama's graduation pic, 1973. She went on to become the first in her family to graduate college.”
18
The Happiest Place on Earth
“My sister and I at Disneyland in 1973.”
19
Pretty in Pink
“This is what a Volvo looked like in 1973.”
20
That ‘70s Photo
“My dad was Kelso 1973.”
21
License To Drive
“The day I bought an old Mercedes, 1973.”
