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On this date ...

1977: Cannon Air Force Base officials had cut the ribbon on a new $1.7 million gymnasium complex and were giving community tours.

Col. Thomas Hickey declared the complex, “probably the finest in the Air Force.”

1977: Albums and 8-track tapes on sale at Kmart included:

• “Book of Dreams” by the Steve Miller Band

• Superman” by Barbra Streisand

• “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac

• “Izitso” by Cat Stevens

Prices ranged from $1.97 to $5.97.

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