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 Egyptian government is tabling a new Middle East Peace Plan, which will allow Israel to completely vacate the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the Old City of Jerusalem within five years. Israel rejects this plan, however.
Ghana's head of state General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong resigns unexpectedly. The reason given is the endangered domestic stability. His successor is Lieutenant General Fred Akuffo.
The Canadian government has announced to the UN that it will demand compensation from the USSR of at least $ 12 million for the consequences of the satellite crash over Canada.
Audie Murphy: Battle of the Colmar Pocket molometer ·
