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Celebrate fandom on Star Wars Day, the official Star Wars holiday, with news.
Because it originated as a fan holiday, Star Wars Day has no official origin or even commencement year.
The earliest uses of the phrase "May the fourth be with you" date back to 1979, when it was used in a newspaper ad congratulating Margaret Thatcher on her election as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The phrase was likely a play on the Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you."
In the 1988 episode of Count Duckula "The Vampire Strikes Back," a space-faring superhero named Tremendous Terrance asks Duckula the date and is told, "May the Fourth be with you." This is the first known use of the phrase in a television program.
Star Wars Day has become a popular holiday for fans of the franchise, with events and celebrations held all over the world. In 2011, Disney officially recognized Star Wars Day and began holding its own events and promotions.
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