How did May the 4th become Star Wars Day? What to know about origins of galaxy-wide celebration

LOS ANGELES — On Thursday, Star Wars fans will celebrate the beloved franchise’s biggest day of the year in galaxies near and far.

May 4, or, “May the 4th Be With You,” marks a celebration of all things Star Wars.

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.

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