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Star Wars 40th Anniversary
2017-05-04
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The 40th birthday of Star Wars was celebrated on May 4, 2017 – May the Fourth be with you! May 4th is the unofficial Star Wars Day.
40 Years of Star Wars
1977 saw the release of the first film, revolutionizing cinema. 40 years later, Star Wars is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in history.
Celebrations
Global events took place for the 40th anniversary:
- May 4th Parades – Fans around the world celebrated together
- Special Exhibitions – Museums showed original artifacts
- Blu-ray Edition – A special edition was released
- Celebration Anaheim – The convention coincided with the anniversary
May the Fourth
May 4th has been the unofficial Star Wars Day for decades. “May the Fourth (be with you)” – a pun that refers to the famous phrase “May the Force be with you.”
Legacy
40 years of Star Wars show that the galaxy is still relevant four decades on. The saga has inspired generations of fans and will continue to do so.
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