1976 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
Bicentennial
Slang
"Psyche!"
Price Check
Gas: $0.59
Notable Deaths
Mao Zedong, Howard Hughes, Agatha Christie
Music & Style
Punk Rock
World Affairs
Carter Election
Cold War
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The United States celebrates its Bicentennial. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak found Apple Computer. The first outbreak of Ebola occurs in Zaire.
- Culture & Mood: A temporary lift in spirits during the Bicentennial celebrations. Rocky inspires the world, winning Best Picture.
- Fashion & Slang: Tube tops and tracksuits. To be very cool is to be 'Solid.'
- Fun Fact: 1976 was the year VHS was introduced in Japan, and the first ever LaserDisc player was demonstrated!