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.
- More than 450 clergy and other dignitaries from 100 countries attend the 11th World Conference of Anglican Bishops in Canterbury. The most important topics are the admission of women to ministries and human rights.