History and Culture On this day in history, in a galaxy, far far away… By Mike on May 25, 2012May 24, 2012 May 25, 1977 Star Wars, later renamed Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope opened in theaters. Star Wars changed the way we went to the movies. It changed the way we played. It changed the way we dreamed. May the Force be with you. 1977George LucasMoviesStar Wars