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You Won’t Believe How Much Happened in 1977 [Article]

How did one year give us Star Wars, the death of Elvis Presley, the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash, the rise of disco, Atari home video games, Saturday Night Fever, and a Christmas season where kids were so desperate for Star Wars figures that parents literally bought a promise to receive them later? 1977 was packed with unforgettable moments, and in the latest installment of our Year in Pop Culture series, When It Was Cool takes a deep dive into the movies, music, television, toys, tragedies, and trends that made it one of the most important years in modern pop culture. Read More

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