Four decades ago,
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.