'May the 4th be with you': How Google celebrated Star Wars day

It started “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....” and is now celebrated by Google. Observed globally on May 4th each year, Star Wars Day is a yearly celebration of George Lucas's iconic Star Wars saga. For fans across the world, this day has become a special occasion, deeply linked with the popular phrase “May the Fourth be with you.”

This date-specific pun, cleverly derived from the series’ renowned line, "May the Force be with you," has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. On this day, enthusiasts, cultural organisations, and even businesses participate in various festivities to honor the enduring legacy of Star Wars.
The playful twist “May the 4th be with you” gained traction among fans in the years following the 1977 debut of the first Star Wars film. Interestingly, the phrase even found its way into a British political advertisement in 1979, celebrating Margaret Thatcher's victory as Prime Minister on May 4th of that year.
While May 4th has become the widely recognized Star Wars Day, some dedicated fans consider May 25th, the original release date of the first film, as the true official celebration. The Los Angeles City Council even declared May 25th as Star Wars Day in 2007. However, in 2019, the California Legislature officially designated May 4th as Star Wars Day.

Google has also jumped on Star Wars Day celebrations. When you go to Google and type “Star Wars”, confetti in the shape of R2-D2, Yoda, C-3PO, Darth Vader, and more characters fall from the top of the screens.
Three buttons slide up from the bottom, giving users the option to quit, unleash more confetti, or share the experience with friends and family.
This year, the day is being celebrated both big and small. Disney+ is marking the occasion with the launch of a new series, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, while the second season of another fan-favorite, Andor, is also getting underway.