Home Â» Saccus conjunctiva Â» Cone cell Â» Catabolism Â» Bulbar conjunctiva Â» Continental Drift. The gradual movement and formation of continents (as described by plate tectonics).The moving of tectonic plates under the Earth's surface, which is constantly moving the land masses of the world away or closer to one another.
On this day in 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucasâ blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theaters. The incredible success of Star Warsâit received seven Oscars, and earned $461 million in U.S. ticket sales and a gross of close to $800 million...
Star Wars was released theatrically in the United States on May 25, 1977. It earned $461 million in the U.S. and $314 million overseas, totaling $775 million. It surpassed Jaws (1975) to become the highest-grossing film of all time, until the release of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982). When adjusted for inflation, Star Wars is the second-highest-grossing film in North America, and the third-highest-grossing film in the world. The film received ten Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture), winning seven.