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1977: Star Wars opens in theaters

Morning lineup

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  1. 1981 1981: The first Space Shuttle lifts off On April 12, 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia launched from Florida, the first flight of a reusable spacecraft.

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Evening lineup

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  1. 1977 1977: Star Wars opens in theaters On May 25, 1977, a space adventure called Star Wars opened in a small number of theaters and soon had lines around the block.

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  1. Oct 19 Evening lineup Past News PM 1985: Live Aid brings the world together On July 13, 1985, Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia raised money for famine relief and were watched around the world.