May the Fourth be with you: As National Star Wars Day approaches, see how movies’ legacy lives on

Paul Rose Jr | Wealth of Geeks

Saturday, May 4, is National Star Wars Day. It’s about as official as an unofficial holiday can be.

Once just a silly little pun, the wordplay on the most famous phrase in the “Star Wars” universe has, in recent years, become recognized by city and state governments throughout the United States.

“Star Wars” itself has morphed and evolved in the 47 years since George Lucas first brought his vision for a space opera to the silver screen. Heavily influenced by Flash Gordon...