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.
US President Jimmy Carter announces in Washington a new anti-inflation program in support of the heavily plunging US dollar.
Syria's President Hafez el-Assad arrives on his first visit to Baghdad to seek reconciliation with the Iraqi government. The ruling Baath parties of both countries have been ideologically divided for years.
In France merchant marine sailors and postal and telecommunications personnel are complaining about wage increases.
