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.
Portuguese Prime Minister Mario Soares has to resign from the government three days after the Conservatives quit.
The UN Security Council agrees with the Western plan for Namibia's independence. UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim is given the task of preparing for elections in the country that has so far been dominated by South Africa.
The Government of Equatorial Guinea under President Macias Nguema prohibits all Catholic worship. About 80% of the population belong to the Catholic Church.
