Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day is celebrated by fans of the movie saga around the world. For them, it is a great reason to rewatch a favorite film created by the famous American director George Lucas.

History

It is believed that the date for the celebration was chosen as a result of wordplay. The Jedi’s phrase, “May the Force be with you,” sounds similar to May 4th. This clever pun became the deciding factor in selecting the holiday’s date.

Additionally, on May 4, 1979, newly elected British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was greeted by her supporters with the phrase, “May the 4th be with you, Maggie!” This phrase may have also contributed to the choice of date for Star Wars Day.

Interesting Facts

Did you know?

1. Not many people know about the existence of *The Star Wars Holiday Special*. The script was written by the saga’s famous director, but he later distanced himself from the project.
2. The spaceships in *Star Wars* didn’t actually move. The effect was created by rotating the camera around models and using special effects programs.
3. When developing the character of Luke Skywalker, the director considered making the character a girl, a dwarf, or an elderly general.
4. The character of Chewbacca was inspired by the director’s actual dog.
5. The name of the cowardly and greedy character Nute Gunray contains an anagram of the surname of U.S. President Reagan.

When is Star Wars Day in 2025?

Star Wars Day is observed on May 4 each year.

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