City of West Jordan, UT
06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 16:52
From 200 to 250: Utah’s 1976 Revisited
June 23rd, 2026
From 200 to 250: Utah's 1976 Revisited
Can you say Semiquincentennial, Sestercentennial, Bisesquicentennial? It might just be easier to say Quarter-millennium. Or Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America!
50 years ago, we were celebrating the 200th anniversary, or Bicentennial. Almost everything in Utah had a "Bicentennial" theme to it. From stage plays to sewing patterns, 1976 was a colorful year. Take a trip back to 1976 to see how we celebrated our country's anniversary 50 years ago. How are you celebrating this year?
Throwback to 1976:
Jelly Belly's made their debut with eight flavors in 1976
Rootbeer, very cherry, grape, licorice, tangerine, cream soda, lemon and green apple!
Top Movies in 1975
Taxi Driver with Robert DeNiro and Jodi Foster
Rocky with Sylvester Stallone
Top Songs in 1976
Don't Go Breaking my Heart by Elton John
Dream Weaver by Gary Wright
1976 Fashion
What were they wearing? Here are some clips of men, women and children's fashion!
Back in '76, here is what your grocery store prices would have looked like!
- Beef Short Ribs 49 c. lb.
- Smoked Picnics 89 c. lb.
- Kraft Dinners 4¼-oz. pkg. $1
- Cottage Cheese 2-lb. carton $1.09
- Fig Newtons 16-oz. pkg. 88 c.
- Artichokes 4 for $1
- Large Avocados 3 for $1
- Fresh Mushrooms 99 c. lb.
- Top Ramen 4 3-oz. pkgs. $1
- Heinz Ketchup 20-oz. bottle 59 c.
- Plain or Peanut M&Ms 8-oz. pkg. 66 c.
- Semi-Sweet Nestle Morsels 12-oz. pkg. $1.28
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