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.
The Organization of American States (OAS) calls for a peaceful resolution of its problems at a gathering in Washington, Nicaragua.
The Kenyan Unity Party Kanu nominates Daniel Arap Moi as successor to the late President Kenyatta.
The first price for dramatic works at the 30th competition for the Prix Italia is awarded to the ARD film "Weissmann und Rotgesicht" by George Tabori.
