the original Star Wars movie was released in theaters, Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president of the United States, the Trans-Alaska pipeline pumped its first barrels of oil, the cold war was was still going on and much more...
Take a brief look 40 years ago.
Cambodia and Vietnam pull together both countries strong troops in the disputed border area. This leads to repeated heavy fighting.
Polish security forces arrested in several cities dissident lecturers and researchers.
In Washington, the US Department of Defense's purchase of German transport vehicles stationed overseas troops known. It is the first time that the US military makes such a purchase abroad.
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