George Lucas starts conceptualizing and scripting what will become the Star Wars saga.
Filming of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope begins in Tunisia and England.
The original Star Wars film is later retitled to include 'Episode IV – A New Hope' as part of the saga's naming convention.
Star Wars (later retitled Episode IV – A New Hope) premieres in theaters, launching one of the most successful movie franchises.
Star Wars wins 7 Oscars, including special achievement awards for its technological and artistic achievements.
R2-D2 delivers Princess Leia's message requesting help to Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who reveals Luke's heritage and gives him his father's lightsaber.
Stormtroopers destroy Luke's home and kill his aunt and uncle to find the stolen plans.
Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan, and the droids leave Tatooine aboard the Millennium Falcon.
The Millennium Falcon is captured by the Death Star, the Empire's battle station.
Luke and Han Solo rescue Princess Leia from the Death Star's detention block.
Obi-Wan Kenobi sacrifices himself in a duel against Darth Vader.
The Rebel Alliance launches an attack on the Death Star, with Luke Skywalker successfully destroying it with a proton torpedo shot guided by the Force.
