About May The Fourth Be With You

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About May the Fourth Be With You

May the Fourth Be With You is an unofficial holiday celebrated by Star Wars fans on May 4th. The date was chosen because it is a pun on the famous Star Wars line, "May the Force be with you." The holiday is a celebration of all things Star Wars, and fans often dress up as their favorite characters, watch Star Wars movies, and play Star Wars video games.

Origins of May the Fourth Be With You

The origins of May the Fourth Be With You can be traced back to 1979, when The London Evening News published an advertisement congratulating Margaret Thatcher on becoming Prime Minister. The ad read, "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations." This was the first known use of the phrase "May the Fourth Be With You" in a public context.

In 1983, Star Wars fans in the United States began to celebrate May 4th as an unofficial holiday. The first organized event was held at the University of Southern California, where students dressed up as their favorite Star Wars characters and watched the original Star Wars movie.

May the Fourth Be With You has since become a global phenomenon, and is celebrated by Star Wars fans of all ages. In 2011, Lucasfilm officially recognized May 4th as Star Wars Day, and the holiday has since been celebrated with special events and promotions at Disney theme parks and other locations around the world.