May the 4th Be With You

Yes, today is Star Wars Day. If you ever wondered how this pun captured May 4th, here's an explanation.

May the 4th be with you originated with an advertisement taken out by the UK's Conservative Party in the London Evening News on May 4, 1979.

The phrase was used to congratulate Margaret Thatcher on becoming Prime Minister. The ad read: "May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations."

Given the popularity of the Star Wars movies, the phrase captured everyone's imagination and spread like wildfire.

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

May the 4th be with you today and every day that follows.

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