1976: A gallon of gas costs $0.59. Polyester, platform shoes, and velvet blazers reign king. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak form Apple Computer Company. The Viking 1 lands safely on Mars. Jimmy Carter (D) wins the US Presidential election. And Caller ID was created.
That last one gave you goosebumps, didn’t it? I know the feeling. But let’s all contain our excitement for a moment and check out some other incredibly noteworthy accomplishments from the year of the corduroy suit.
Top Songs:
Silly Love Songs performed by Wings, Don’t Go Breaking my Heart performed by Elton John & Kiki Dee, Disco Lady performed by Johnnie Taylor, December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) performed by Four Seasons, Play That Funky Music performed by Wild Cherry