The final seven days of May 1977 were pretty eventful for pop culture aficionados and NBA fans — particularly Portland Trail Blazers fans.
On May 25 of that year, a little film called “Star Wars” opened in theaters, launching a franchise that continues to attract audiences worldwide more than 40 years later.
And then on May 27, visitors to Disneyland were able to take a ride through a galaxy not so far, far away as the park debuted its newest attraction: Space Mountain.
And finally, the following Monday, May 30, was Memorial Day.