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May 4th Marks Star Wars Day

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – If you haven't realized yet, today is May 4th, or "Star Wars Day."

Fans of the films celebrate today because it sounds a lot like a line from Star Wars, "May the force be with you."

Experts think the saying dates back to a 1979 newspaper ad congratulating newly elected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

It read, "May the fourth be with you Maggie. Congratulations."

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