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Star Wars Day: Why is it celebrated on May 4


He Star Wars each is commemorated May 4in what is a date desired by fans to one of the most outstanding sagas of cinema.

During this day, many take advantage of Share content of the universe created by George Lucasdisguise their favorite characters and congratulate other supporters. The It had its origin thanks to a curious word game, inspired by one of the phrases of the movies.

The “Star Wars Day” is an initiative associated with one of the most popular sagas in history Tomas Cuesta – AFP

As mentioned, The date chosen for Star Wars Day He refers to a phrase that is repeated from the of his films. It’s about “May the be with you”, which translates into “that the force accompanies you”. It is a Jedi expression for farewells that is also considered a desire for protection.

“May the force be with you” the phrase inspired by the Star Wars Day

In 1979, the British newspaper Evening News congratulated politics Margaret Thatcher For his in the elections of May 3, 1979, which led to be appointed as Prime Minister the next day, May 4. During the following day, Evening News Journalists titled “May the 4th be with you, Maggie”, In reference to this and the date.

In English, “May” means the ability to power, as well as refers to the month of May. Thanks to the phonetic coincidence of this phrase, it achieved greater popularity until, decades later, fans decided to take it into to celebrate this franchise.

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