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NOW2026 1977

From 1970 to 2006: back to this very day

1977: Star Wars opens in theaters

Morning lineup

1 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

1 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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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Film reel of earlier broadcasts

1985 1985: Live Aid brings the world together

Earlier broadcasts

Oct 19 Evening lineup Past News PM Monday, October 19, 2026 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.