These were the Halloween costumes everyone was wearing the year you were born
Guess who 1984 was all about
1968: Casper
Boo! Thanks to successful books and a cartoon, Casper the Friendly Ghost made many trick-or-treat appearances in 1968.
PHOTO: Harvey Comics
1969: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley's NBC "Comeback Special" premiered in December 1968, and by next Halloween people were giving their best impressions of The King.
1970: The Beatles
When The Beatles officially split in 1970, many fans wanted to relive the good ol' days one last time.
PHOTO: Getty
1971: Willy Wonka
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" may have been a film about a little boy with a dream, but it was the Candy Man who stole hearts in 1971.
PHOTO: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
1972: The Godfather
Halloween in 1972 was all about channeling your inner Don Vito Corleone from "The Godfather."
PHOTO: Getty
1973: Jan Brady
"The Brady Bunch" is a classic now, but in 1973 it was one of the most popular shows on television.
PHOTO: CBS
1974: Daisy Buchanan from "The Great Gatsby"
The first film adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel was a total throwback to the 1920s.
PHOTO: Paramount
1975: Jaws
Before was even a thing, Jaws was the shark getting all the attention in 1975.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1976: Rocky Balboa
In 1976 "Rocky" had wannabe boxers heading to the ring to emulate its lead.
PHOTO: United Artists
1977: Princess Leia
If you weren't channeling "Star Wars" in 1977, what were you even doing?
PHOTO: Getty
1978: Tony Manero from "Saturday Night Fever"
Many people hit the dance floor in 1978 wearing their best look from "Saturday Night Fever" 맥스카지노 the film was released at the very end of 1977.
PHOTO: Getty
1979: Superman
"Superman" made 1979 Halloween celebrators want to become the Man of Steel for a night.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1980: Daisy Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Cute heels and a plaid shirt helped ladies transform into Daisy Duke from "Dukes of Hazzard" in 1980.
1981: Indiana Jones
You probably saw many people walking around with a hat and a whip attached to their hip in 1981 in order to become Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
PHOTO: Paramount
1982: Annie
In 1982, it was hard to not fall in love with Annie, the star of the eponymous film, and her infectiously positive attitude.
PHOTO: Columbia Pictures
1983: Madonna
In 1983, Madonna fans loved the singer's edginess and wanted any excuse to dress up like the Material Girl.
PHOTO: Getty
1984: The Crew From "Ghostbusters"
Everyone caught the supernatural bug with the release of "Ghostbusters" in 1984.
PHOTO: Getty
1985: Marty McFly from "Back to the Future"
In '85, there was nobody cooler than Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future."
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1986: Jem and the Holograms
For Halloween 1986, pink hair and a microphone was all the rage, thanks to the animated series "Jem and the Holograms."
PHOTO: Hasbro
1987: RoboCop
RoboCop was practically begging to become a Halloween favorite in 1987, and fans didn't disappoint.
PHOTO: Orion Pictures
1988: Garfield
Who wouldn't want to experience being a lazy cat like Garfield for a day?
PHOTO: CBS
1989: Batman
In 1989, the first film in the "Batman" series was released, and fans have been dressing up as the Caped Crusader ever since.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
You can't think about the early '90s without thinking of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
1991: Morticia Addams
In 1991, your dream of becoming a member of the Addams Family finally could come true.
1992: Catwoman
Michelle Pfeiffer brought Catwoman to life in 1992's "Batman Returns." Cat ears for the win!
1993: A Dinosaur from "Jurassic Park"
"Jurassic Park" gave fans dinosaur fever in 1993.
1994: A Lion from "The Lion King"
"The Lion King" was released in 1994, and you might have been living under a rock if you didn't dress up as Simba or Mufasa.
PHOTO: Disney
1995: The "Star Trek" Cast
The success of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series satisfied the space dreamers in 1995.
PHOTO: CBS
1996: "Scream"
"Scream" masks became the mask of all masks.
PHOTO: Dimensions Films
1997: Spice Girls
The release of "Wannabe" in 1997 had everyone saying, "Girl power."
PHOTO: Getty
1998: Godzilla
Godzilla did not come to play in Halloween 1998.
PHOTO: Centropolis Entertainment/ Fried Films
1999: Tarzan
Tarzan couldn't be beat in 1999.
PHOTO: Disney
2000: Fred Flintstone
Halloween lovers went "yabba dabba doo" for "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" in 2000.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2001: Josie and the Pussycats
The musical comedy "Josie and the Pussycats" took over Halloween in 2001.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2002: Hermoine Granger
The hype for Harry Potter is still alive and well, but it started making Halloween appearances back in 2002.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
2003: Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey McGuire brought Spider-Man to the silver screen for the first time, causing fans to activate their spidey senses.
2004: Jack Sparrow
Walking into a party and seeing a bunch of Jack Sparrows from "Pirates of the Carribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was common in 2004.
PHOTO: Getty
2005: The "Grey's Anatomy" Cast
"Grey's Anatomy" made scrubs cool in 2005.
PHOTO: ABC
2006: V from "V for Vendetta"
The mask that V wears in "V for Vendetta" was a Halloween smash in 2006.
PHOTO: Warner Bros. Pictures
2007: Hannah Montana
"Hannah Montana" was one of the biggest shows on television in 2007, and girls wanted to be the one with the double life.
2008: The "High School Musical" Cast
"High School Musical 3" had its final premiere, and it didn't hurt to reminisce on the wildcats.
PHOTO: Disney
2009: Lady Gaga
In 2009, music lovers fell in love with Lady Gaga and her unique style.
2010: Princess Tiana
In 2010 "The Princess and the Frog" captivated audiences and inspired Halloween costumes.
PHOTO: Disney
2011: Sue Sylvester
"Glee" gained a ton of attention in 2011 and viewers couldn't help but dress as the coach of the cheerleading sqaud.
PHOTO: Getty
2012: Katniss Everdeen
In 2012, the success of "The Hunger Games" meant that Katniss Everdeen inspired ladies everywhere to walk around with a bow and arrow.
PHOTO: Lionsgate
2013: Iron Man
"Iron Man 3" was released in 2013, so you know what that means.
PHOTO: Marvel
2014: Anna from "Frozen"
"Frozen" everything took over 2014 so you definitely saw one of its characters during Halloween.
PHOTO: Disney
2015: Harley Quinn from "Suicide Squad"
The heavy promotion of "Suicide Squad" had partygoers bringing Harley Quinn to life even before its 2016 release.
PHOTO: DC/ Warner Bros. Pictures
2016: The Kids from "Stranger Things"
If you didn't hear about "Stranger Things" in 2016, you were probably living under a rock.
PHOTO: Netflix
2017: Wonder Woman
Princess Diana of Themyscira conquered in 2017.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1968: Casper
Boo! Thanks to successful books and a cartoon, Casper the Friendly Ghost made many trick-or-treat appearances in 1968.
PHOTO: Harvey Comics
1969: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley's NBC "Comeback Special" premiered in December 1968, and by next Halloween people were giving their best impressions of The King.
1970: The Beatles
When The Beatles officially split in 1970, many fans wanted to relive the good ol' days one last time.
PHOTO: Getty
1971: Willy Wonka
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" may have been a film about a little boy with a dream, but it was the Candy Man who stole hearts in 1971.
PHOTO: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
1972: The Godfather
Halloween in 1972 was all about channeling your inner Don Vito Corleone from "The Godfather."
PHOTO: Getty
1973: Jan Brady
"The Brady Bunch" is a classic now, but in 1973 it was one of the most popular shows on television.
PHOTO: CBS
1974: Daisy Buchanan from "The Great Gatsby"
The first film adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel was a total throwback to the 1920s.
PHOTO: Paramount
1975: Jaws
Before was even a thing, Jaws was the shark getting all the attention in 1975.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1976: Rocky Balboa
In 1976 "Rocky" had wannabe boxers heading to the ring to emulate its lead.
PHOTO: United Artists
1977: Princess Leia
If you weren't channeling "Star Wars" in 1977, what were you even doing?
PHOTO: Getty
1978: Tony Manero from "Saturday Night Fever"
Many people hit the dance floor in 1978 wearing their best look from "Saturday Night Fever" 맥스카지노 the film was released at the very end of 1977.
PHOTO: Getty
1979: Superman
"Superman" made 1979 Halloween celebrators want to become the Man of Steel for a night.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1980: Daisy Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Cute heels and a plaid shirt helped ladies transform into Daisy Duke from "Dukes of Hazzard" in 1980.
1981: Indiana Jones
You probably saw many people walking around with a hat and a whip attached to their hip in 1981 in order to become Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
PHOTO: Paramount
1982: Annie
In 1982, it was hard to not fall in love with Annie, the star of the eponymous film, and her infectiously positive attitude.
PHOTO: Columbia Pictures
1983: Madonna
In 1983, Madonna fans loved the singer's edginess and wanted any excuse to dress up like the Material Girl.
PHOTO: Getty
1984: The Crew From "Ghostbusters"
Everyone caught the supernatural bug with the release of "Ghostbusters" in 1984.
PHOTO: Getty
1985: Marty McFly from "Back to the Future"
In '85, there was nobody cooler than Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future."
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1986: Jem and the Holograms
For Halloween 1986, pink hair and a microphone was all the rage, thanks to the animated series "Jem and the Holograms."
PHOTO: Hasbro
1987: RoboCop
RoboCop was practically begging to become a Halloween favorite in 1987, and fans didn't disappoint.
PHOTO: Orion Pictures
1988: Garfield
Who wouldn't want to experience being a lazy cat like Garfield for a day?
PHOTO: CBS
1989: Batman
In 1989, the first film in the "Batman" series was released, and fans have been dressing up as the Caped Crusader ever since.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
You can't think about the early '90s without thinking of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
1991: Morticia Addams
In 1991, your dream of becoming a member of the Addams Family finally could come true.
1992: Catwoman
Michelle Pfeiffer brought Catwoman to life in 1992's "Batman Returns." Cat ears for the win!
1993: A Dinosaur from "Jurassic Park"
"Jurassic Park" gave fans dinosaur fever in 1993.
1994: A Lion from "The Lion King"
"The Lion King" was released in 1994, and you might have been living under a rock if you didn't dress up as Simba or Mufasa.
PHOTO: Disney
1995: The "Star Trek" Cast
The success of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series satisfied the space dreamers in 1995.
PHOTO: CBS
1996: "Scream"
"Scream" masks became the mask of all masks.
PHOTO: Dimensions Films
1997: Spice Girls
The release of "Wannabe" in 1997 had everyone saying, "Girl power."
PHOTO: Getty
1998: Godzilla
Godzilla did not come to play in Halloween 1998.
PHOTO: Centropolis Entertainment/ Fried Films
1999: Tarzan
Tarzan couldn't be beat in 1999.
PHOTO: Disney
2000: Fred Flintstone
Halloween lovers went "yabba dabba doo" for "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" in 2000.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2001: Josie and the Pussycats
The musical comedy "Josie and the Pussycats" took over Halloween in 2001.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2002: Hermoine Granger
The hype for Harry Potter is still alive and well, but it started making Halloween appearances back in 2002.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
2003: Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey McGuire brought Spider-Man to the silver screen for the first time, causing fans to activate their spidey senses.
2004: Jack Sparrow
Walking into a party and seeing a bunch of Jack Sparrows from "Pirates of the Carribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was common in 2004.
PHOTO: Getty
2005: The "Grey's Anatomy" Cast
"Grey's Anatomy" made scrubs cool in 2005.
PHOTO: ABC
2006: V from "V for Vendetta"
The mask that V wears in "V for Vendetta" was a Halloween smash in 2006.
PHOTO: Warner Bros. Pictures
2007: Hannah Montana
"Hannah Montana" was one of the biggest shows on television in 2007, and girls wanted to be the one with the double life.
2008: The "High School Musical" Cast
"High School Musical 3" had its final premiere, and it didn't hurt to reminisce on the wildcats.
PHOTO: Disney
2009: Lady Gaga
In 2009, music lovers fell in love with Lady Gaga and her unique style.
2010: Princess Tiana
In 2010 "The Princess and the Frog" captivated audiences and inspired Halloween costumes.
PHOTO: Disney
2011: Sue Sylvester
"Glee" gained a ton of attention in 2011 and viewers couldn't help but dress as the coach of the cheerleading sqaud.
PHOTO: Getty
2012: Katniss Everdeen
In 2012, the success of "The Hunger Games" meant that Katniss Everdeen inspired ladies everywhere to walk around with a bow and arrow.
PHOTO: Lionsgate
2013: Iron Man
"Iron Man 3" was released in 2013, so you know what that means.
PHOTO: Marvel
2014: Anna from "Frozen"
"Frozen" everything took over 2014 so you definitely saw one of its characters during Halloween.
PHOTO: Disney
2015: Harley Quinn from "Suicide Squad"
The heavy promotion of "Suicide Squad" had partygoers bringing Harley Quinn to life even before its 2016 release.
PHOTO: DC/ Warner Bros. Pictures
2016: The Kids from "Stranger Things"
If you didn't hear about "Stranger Things" in 2016, you were probably living under a rock.
PHOTO: Netflix
2017: Wonder Woman
Princess Diana of Themyscira conquered in 2017.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1968: Casper
Boo! Thanks to successful books and a cartoon, Casper the Friendly Ghost made many trick-or-treat appearances in 1968.
PHOTO: Harvey Comics
1969: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley's NBC "Comeback Special" premiered in December 1968, and by next Halloween people were giving their best impressions of The King.
1970: The Beatles
When The Beatles officially split in 1970, many fans wanted to relive the good ol' days one last time.
PHOTO: Getty
1971: Willy Wonka
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" may have been a film about a little boy with a dream, but it was the Candy Man who stole hearts in 1971.
PHOTO: Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
1972: The Godfather
Halloween in 1972 was all about channeling your inner Don Vito Corleone from "The Godfather."
PHOTO: Getty
1973: Jan Brady
"The Brady Bunch" is a classic now, but in 1973 it was one of the most popular shows on television.
PHOTO: CBS
1974: Daisy Buchanan from "The Great Gatsby"
The first film adaptation of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel was a total throwback to the 1920s.
PHOTO: Paramount
1975: Jaws
Before was even a thing, Jaws was the shark getting all the attention in 1975.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1976: Rocky Balboa
In 1976 "Rocky" had wannabe boxers heading to the ring to emulate its lead.
PHOTO: United Artists
1977: Princess Leia
If you weren't channeling "Star Wars" in 1977, what were you even doing?
PHOTO: Getty
1978: Tony Manero from "Saturday Night Fever"
Many people hit the dance floor in 1978 wearing their best look from "Saturday Night Fever" 맥스카지노 the film was released at the very end of 1977.
PHOTO: Getty
1979: Superman
"Superman" made 1979 Halloween celebrators want to become the Man of Steel for a night.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1980: Daisy Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard"
Cute heels and a plaid shirt helped ladies transform into Daisy Duke from "Dukes of Hazzard" in 1980.
1981: Indiana Jones
You probably saw many people walking around with a hat and a whip attached to their hip in 1981 in order to become Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
PHOTO: Paramount
1982: Annie
In 1982, it was hard to not fall in love with Annie, the star of the eponymous film, and her infectiously positive attitude.
PHOTO: Columbia Pictures
1983: Madonna
In 1983, Madonna fans loved the singer's edginess and wanted any excuse to dress up like the Material Girl.
PHOTO: Getty
1984: The Crew From "Ghostbusters"
Everyone caught the supernatural bug with the release of "Ghostbusters" in 1984.
PHOTO: Getty
1985: Marty McFly from "Back to the Future"
In '85, there was nobody cooler than Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future."
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
1986: Jem and the Holograms
For Halloween 1986, pink hair and a microphone was all the rage, thanks to the animated series "Jem and the Holograms."
PHOTO: Hasbro
1987: RoboCop
RoboCop was practically begging to become a Halloween favorite in 1987, and fans didn't disappoint.
PHOTO: Orion Pictures
1988: Garfield
Who wouldn't want to experience being a lazy cat like Garfield for a day?
PHOTO: CBS
1989: Batman
In 1989, the first film in the "Batman" series was released, and fans have been dressing up as the Caped Crusader ever since.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
You can't think about the early '90s without thinking of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
1991: Morticia Addams
In 1991, your dream of becoming a member of the Addams Family finally could come true.
1992: Catwoman
Michelle Pfeiffer brought Catwoman to life in 1992's "Batman Returns." Cat ears for the win!
1993: A Dinosaur from "Jurassic Park"
"Jurassic Park" gave fans dinosaur fever in 1993.
1994: A Lion from "The Lion King"
"The Lion King" was released in 1994, and you might have been living under a rock if you didn't dress up as Simba or Mufasa.
PHOTO: Disney
1995: The "Star Trek" Cast
The success of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series satisfied the space dreamers in 1995.
PHOTO: CBS
1996: "Scream"
"Scream" masks became the mask of all masks.
PHOTO: Dimensions Films
1997: Spice Girls
The release of "Wannabe" in 1997 had everyone saying, "Girl power."
PHOTO: Getty
1998: Godzilla
Godzilla did not come to play in Halloween 1998.
PHOTO: Centropolis Entertainment/ Fried Films
1999: Tarzan
Tarzan couldn't be beat in 1999.
PHOTO: Disney
2000: Fred Flintstone
Halloween lovers went "yabba dabba doo" for "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas" in 2000.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2001: Josie and the Pussycats
The musical comedy "Josie and the Pussycats" took over Halloween in 2001.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
2002: Hermoine Granger
The hype for Harry Potter is still alive and well, but it started making Halloween appearances back in 2002.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
2003: Spider-Man
In 2002, Tobey McGuire brought Spider-Man to the silver screen for the first time, causing fans to activate their spidey senses.
2004: Jack Sparrow
Walking into a party and seeing a bunch of Jack Sparrows from "Pirates of the Carribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was common in 2004.
PHOTO: Getty
2005: The "Grey's Anatomy" Cast
"Grey's Anatomy" made scrubs cool in 2005.
PHOTO: ABC
2006: V from "V for Vendetta"
The mask that V wears in "V for Vendetta" was a Halloween smash in 2006.
PHOTO: Warner Bros. Pictures
2007: Hannah Montana
"Hannah Montana" was one of the biggest shows on television in 2007, and girls wanted to be the one with the double life.
2008: The "High School Musical" Cast
"High School Musical 3" had its final premiere, and it didn't hurt to reminisce on the wildcats.
PHOTO: Disney
2009: Lady Gaga
In 2009, music lovers fell in love with Lady Gaga and her unique style.
2010: Princess Tiana
In 2010 "The Princess and the Frog" captivated audiences and inspired Halloween costumes.
PHOTO: Disney
2011: Sue Sylvester
"Glee" gained a ton of attention in 2011 and viewers couldn't help but dress as the coach of the cheerleading sqaud.
PHOTO: Getty
2012: Katniss Everdeen
In 2012, the success of "The Hunger Games" meant that Katniss Everdeen inspired ladies everywhere to walk around with a bow and arrow.
PHOTO: Lionsgate
2013: Iron Man
"Iron Man 3" was released in 2013, so you know what that means.
PHOTO: Marvel
2014: Anna from "Frozen"
"Frozen" everything took over 2014 so you definitely saw one of its characters during Halloween.
PHOTO: Disney
2015: Harley Quinn from "Suicide Squad"
The heavy promotion of "Suicide Squad" had partygoers bringing Harley Quinn to life even before its 2016 release.
PHOTO: DC/ Warner Bros. Pictures
2016: The Kids from "Stranger Things"
If you didn't hear about "Stranger Things" in 2016, you were probably living under a rock.
PHOTO: Netflix
2017: Wonder Woman
Princess Diana of Themyscira conquered in 2017.
PHOTO: Warner Bros.
Guess who 1984 was all about
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