May 4th, 2015. For 36 years this day has been an unofficial holiday for Star Wars Fans.
The latest installment of the iconic franchise, Star Wars—The Force Awakens, is also due to release on Christmas this year. So this year, the holiday is extra special.
In 1979 a British daily wrote to Margaret Thatcher, then Prime Minister of United Kingdom “May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie.” It all started as a pun on the films catch phrase, “May the force be with you”, and has caught on ever since.
Today marks the 36th year of celebrating Star Wars Day. Read on the top 5 quotes from George Lucas’ famous movie series.
Do or do not, there is no try.
— Yoda (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
There is good in him. I’ve felt it.
— Luke Skywalker (Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi)
Great, kid. Don’t get cocky
— Han Solo (Star Wars: A New Hope)
The force is strong with this one.
— Darth Vader (Star Wars: A New Hope)
Remember, the Force will be with you, always.
— Obi Wan Kenobi (Star Wars: A New Hope)