Chapter 1
The year cinema went to space
Chapter 2
A musical world in rebellion
Chapter 3
The personal computer revolution
Chapter 4
A world in transition
YOUR GOAL
Master of When the future arrived in 1977
Ch 1 · The year cinema went to space
schopenhauer 1977 Space Cinema
We built a galaxy of neon light, And flew the silver screen to space that night.
schopenhauer Steven Spielberg's 1977 masterpiece captured humanity's fascination with UFOs and peaceful alien communication.
schopenhauer NASA launched the Voyager spacecraft in 1977 carrying a message from Earth to potential alien civilizations.
BETA
schopenhauer Tap the pop-up cards to discover the iconic music, movies, and news of 1977.
Fun Fact
Voyager's playback: Voyager's golden record is designed to last over one billion years, carrying Earth's sounds into deep space.
Glossary
blockbuster (noun)
A highly popular and financially successful theatrical release or book. In 1977, George Lucas's Star Wars popularized the concept by shattering box office records worldwide.
A highly popular and financially successful theatrical release or book. In 1977, George Lucas's Star Wars popularized the concept by shattering box office records worldwide.
Quiz
What instrument did humans use to communicate with aliens in the 1977 film Close Encounters?
schopenhauer Star Wars revolutionized the modern film industry and special effects.
Quiz
What was the surprisingly low production budget of the original 1977 Star Wars film?
schopenhauer NASA launched the Voyager probes carrying a golden record into deep space.
schopenhauer Steven Spielberg releases the sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Quiz
The mysterious 1977 Wow! radio signal was detected from which cosmic constellation?
Quiz
What unique item did NASA place onboard the 1977 Voyager probes for alien life?
Quiz
Which famous director made the 1977 alien film Close Encounters of the Third Kind?