WELCOME to your second adventure through time with the Powys County Times.

Today we spend some time in 1976 and share five pictures from the archive for all to enjoy.

The U.S. bicentennial occurred in 1976 and on July 4, there was a nation-wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Viking 1 spacecraft successfully landed on Mars that year and sent back the first close-up color photos of the planet's surface.

Meanwhile Britain was scorched in a summer long drought.

County Times: Julie Mantle and her retinue after being declared 1976 Glantwymyn Carnival Queen.

Julie Mantle and her retinue after being declared 1976 Glantwymyn Carnival Queen.

OTHER NEWS:

County Times: Newtown Donkey Derby Day fun in 1976.

Newtown Donkey Derby Day fun in 1976.

County Times: Llanymynech Scouts celebrate the troops 60th anniversary in 1976.

Llanymynech Scouts celebrate the troops 60th anniversary in 1976.

County Times: Muscovy Duck Record Breaker 1976

A proud couple from Welshpool with their Muscovy duck in 1976.

County Times: Welshpool Youth Club players with a team from Holland in 1976.

Welshpool Youth Club players with a team from Holland in 1976.