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" — 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" — 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" — 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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