Throwback to 1977

The year 1977 was a whirlwind of excitement in the world of entertainment. Some blockbuster movies like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Saturday Night Fever’ were released and captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the globe. TV shows like ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘The Love Boat’ became instant classics, while music saw the rise of iconic albums like Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ and the Bee Gees’ ‘Saturday Night Fever’ soundtrack. It was a year that brought a fresh wave of creativity and talent to the forefront, leaving a lasting impact on pop culture for years to come.

1977

Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 23,400

Average cost of a new car

$ 3,900

Average annual income

$ 9,350

1977

Notable invention

Birth of the Modern PC: The Game-Changing Tech of 1977

In 1977, the technology world was buzzing with excitement as three groundbreaking personal computers made their debut. The Apple II, Commodore PET, and Radio Shack’s TRS-80 revolutionized the way people interacted with technology, setting the stage for the future of computing. These remarkable inventions paved the way for the eventual introduction of IBM’s personal computer, which would go on to become synonymous with the term “PC.” The year 1977 marked a pivotal moment in history, as these innovative machines sparked a new era of personal computing and changed the way people worked, learned, and communicated.