Featuring everything from a visit from Bing Crosby to a handful of less celebrity-tinged everyday happenings, it was quite the year, so check out our best archive pictures from that era.
9. Preston in 1977
One of two escaped bullocks which caused havoc at the cattle market on Brook Street, Preston Photo: RETRO
10. Preston in 1977
Bing Crosby arrives in Preston with wife Kathy ahead of a sell-out concert at Preston's Guild Hall Photo: RETRO
11. Preston in 1977
The WR Tuson College trampolining team almost swept the board when they took part in the Lancashire Schools Championships held at Shadsworth Sports Centre, Blackburn. Pictured (left to right) are: Jill Morgan, David Livesey, David Hopkins, Karen Ware, Stephen Graham and Robert Pye Photo: RETRO
12. Preston in 1977
Champion swimmers at Roebuck Junior School, Preston, had a Christmas treat when Preston North End striker Alex Bruce came to present their awards. Paul Kirkham, 11, pictured shaking hands with Alex, is one of six pupils who won the Amateur Swimming Association's gold award for personal survival Photo: RETRO