But not everything that was big in the 1970s has resurfaced - thankfully, in many cases.
There are many things which were hugely popular 50 years ago which have virtually disappeared from everyday life or are at least a much less common sight these days.
From food to fashion, toys and household goods, this retro photo gallery takes a look back at some of those things which were so ubiquitous during the 70s but have vanished without a trace.
How many of these items and trends do you remember and what do you miss most about the 1970s?
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9. Double Diamond beer
Double Diamond was one of the most popular beers in the 1970s. It was promoted using the slogan: "A Double Diamond works wonders." | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Lava lamps
Lava lamps were invented in the 1960s but their popularity peaked in the 70s, when they illuminated bedrooms across the nation. The psychedelic style icon enjoyed a brief resurgence in the 1990s. | Matt Cardy/Getty Images Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
11. Betamax video machines
Sony Betamax video cassette recorders were at the cutting edge of technology in the 1970s but ultimately lost the videotape war to rival VHS. Both were eventually superseded by DVDs and later streaming. | MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images
12. Radio Rentals
Radio Rentals was founded in 1930 to rent out radio sets but although the name remained the same business really boomed with the rise of TV. As the demand for colour television sets and later video recorders exploded in the 1970s, the rental service made this new technology an affordable option for many households. At the peak of its success, Radio Rentals was a mainstay of the British high street and claimed to have more than 500 shops and in excess of two million customers. But as TVs and other electronic goods became cheaper and more reliable, demand for rentals reduced. | Evening Standard/Getty Images/Hulton Archive Photo: Evening Standard/Getty Images/Hulton Archive