World of the Bizarre

Fans worldwide celebrate 'Star Wars Day'

By T.K. Randall
May 4, 2015 ·  20 comments

A Princess Leia cosplayer gives R2-D2 the Death Star plans. Image Credit: CC BY-SA 2.0 Holidayextras It's an event that has become something of a tradition in recent years and with hype surrounding the upcoming seventh installment of the Star Wars movie franchise reaching fever pitch, interest in today's science fiction fest couldn't be higher.

The first use of the tongue-in-cheek phrase is thought to have occurred back in 1979 when it was used in a newspaper message to congratulate newly elected British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie."Nowadays May 4th has become synonymous with fan gatherings and celebrations as thousands of Star Wars enthusiasts from across the world dress up as their favorite characters, perform mock light-saber duels and argue over whether it was Han or Greedo that shot first.

The New Movie 'The Force Awakens' is set to hit cinemas later this year on December 18th.


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