1970s
How the ‘Jaws’ movie gave the world a terrifying shark attack (1975)
In 1975, Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws single-handedly drove more Americans away from beaches and into theaters than any other force of nature ever could have.
In 1975, Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws single-handedly drove more Americans away from beaches and into theaters than any other force of nature ever could have.
Look back to the ’70s and ’80s at old Sea World San Diego, when Shamu the Killer Whale was the ocean-themed amusement park’s star attraction.
‘Man-eating shark attacks’ made the headlines back in 1916 after there were several attacks and deaths from sharks off the coast of New Jersey and New York. Find out what happened here!
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950 
Have a crafty Christmas! Retro holiday decor you can make with ideas from the ’60s 
The Great Depression: Newspaper headlines from the 1929 stock market crash 
David Cassidy: How the ’70s heartthrob got his start 
Flapper slang dictionary: 120 words to help you talk like they did back in the ’20s Want to remember to remember? Our weekly newsletter shows you the latest vintage, old-fashioned & historic stuff that we have published or refreshed during the past seven days. Sign up here.
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