Today's episode date, May 25, 1977, is a fun one. It was the day the first Star Wars movie was released, and marking the beginning of one of the biggest fandoms of all time. What else was being reported in newspapers the day fans first met Han Solo and Luke Skywalker?SOURCESFor a complete list of sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

Today's episode date, May 25, 1977, is a fun one. It was the day the first Star Wars movie was released, and marking the beginning of one of the biggest fandoms of all time. What else was being reported in newspapers the day fans first met Han Solo and Luke Skywalker? SOURCES For a complete list of sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

May 25, 1977

"Titanic Sinks!" "Man Walks on Moon!" "Pearl Harbor Bombed!" We've all seen the famous newspaper headlines, but what else was making headlines on the exact same day as some of the biggest events in history? Author Tifani Clark shares forgotten stories of crime, humor, mystery, and more from historical newspapers.

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May 25, 1977

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