25 spectacular and nostalgic images that will bring back memories from the glorious 1970s

From timeless fashion trends to remarkable global events, the 1970s was a vivacious decade, witnessing some of the biggest moments in history. As the "Swinging Sixties" came to an end, the cultural revolution and the chaotic freedom that came with it also ended. The 1970s were marked by some major political shifts caused by occurrences like the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, the decline of the Civil Rights Movement and so on. On the pop culture front, the death of Elvis Presley and the splitting of the Beatles caused quite a stir. However, on the brighter side, the 70s was an era of evolving technology and lifestyle.

The dawn of disco, heavy metal, punk rock and hip-hop drastically altered the urban nightlife scene in America and other countries. The fashion scene was booming with bold and colorful attire, where bellbottoms, wide-collared shirts, midis, maxis and accessories like headbands, chokers and dramatic glasses were the hottest trends. The entertainment sector prospered and telephones and TV sets were gradually making their way to every household. Being the prime time of the baby boomers and Gen X, the decade seemed to be brimming with life. And with the power of the internet, we can now take a trip down memory lane with the help of r/70s. This Reddit community is home to 70s nostalgia and here are 25 pictures that only people from that decade can relate to.

1. Remember these parachute guys?

2. "Chuck Berry reacting to Yoko Ono's 'musical contributions' (1972)"

3. This guy was sort of like the Steve Irwin of the '70s

4. The "Match Game" show

5. Remember these water rockets?

6.  "Used to have Jane Curtin rolling with laughter"

7. The original and the classic 1977's "Star Wars"

8. Who has a smallpox vaccination scar?

9. Christmas in the '70s

10. "Pop some Boston in the cassette deck and let's cruise"

11. "First car and wife (1970 Oldsmobile W31)"

12. The Gong Show

13. Live from N.Y. 1976

14. "I was 8 years old when I and my neighborhood buddies watched Salem’s Lot- I was scarred for life! (1979)"

15. The sweethearts of '70s

16. Legos of the decade

17. "Pizza day was the best day of the week in elementary school in the 70s"

18. "They sold a lot of this during Halloween in the 70s"

19. "If you ever used one of these perpetual towel contraptions to dry your hands in the 1970s you’re probably immune to all forms of viruses and diseases now"

20. "50 years later, they still won't give you the time of day"

21. The Digital Derby

22. "How could anyone have known?"

23. The glorious Underdog and his villains

24. "If you didn't take him up on the roof, you didn't truly 'live' the 70s"

25. "When we got bored with our cap guns we started bashing the whole rolls with a hammer! Fun times in the 1970s!"