Star Wars Day: Here's Why May 4 Is Celebrated As Star Wars Day
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The first Star Wars movie, directed by George Lucas, hit the screens in 1977. The movie was a huge hit. Since then, the franchise has never looked back.
Such is the popularity of Star Wars, that fans in the US, Canada, UK, and several other nations gather on May 4 to celebrate Star Wars Day.
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Why is May 4 Celebrated as Star Wars Day?