Posted on May 4, 2023
How did May the 4th become Star Wars Day? What to know about origins of galaxy-wide celebration
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How did May the 4th become Star Wars Day? What to know about origins of galaxy-wide celebration
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LTC Eugene Chu
..."As most fans know, the fourth day in May became Star Wars Day because of the turn of phrase, "May the force be with you," used by Jedi masters in the movies.
The classic slogan was originally flip-flopped in 1978 to greet others on the Fourth of July, according to Lucasfilm.
The next year, May 4 became the fandom's unofficial holiday after Margaret Thatcher won the election to become Britain's first female prime minister.
To celebrate her victory, her party took a half-page advertisement in the May 4, 1979, issue of The London Evening News that read, "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!"...
..."As most fans know, the fourth day in May became Star Wars Day because of the turn of phrase, "May the force be with you," used by Jedi masters in the movies.
The classic slogan was originally flip-flopped in 1978 to greet others on the Fourth of July, according to Lucasfilm.
The next year, May 4 became the fandom's unofficial holiday after Margaret Thatcher won the election to become Britain's first female prime minister.
To celebrate her victory, her party took a half-page advertisement in the May 4, 1979, issue of The London Evening News that read, "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations!"...
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