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On this day in 1977, the world changed forever. That was the day when we first saw on movie screens the words, âA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . .â Then came the iconic logo for âSTAR WARSâ and John Williamsâ unforgettable orchestral music I can hear in my mind as I type these words.
The movie received seven Oscars and grossed close to $800 million worldwide. It made Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Darth Vader as famous as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedyâto younger audiences, perhaps even more so.Â
What we saw on movie screens, weâre now watching on the daily news.Â