To paraphrase another George Lucas classic "Where were you in '77?" You didn't think I was gonna say anything about it, did you Tammy?
Yes I already got the stamps today. Kathleen David and Bob Greenberger have a rememberance up, which is odd because Star Wars debuted in only 32 theatres (a far cry from 4000+ for today's blockbusters) Best of all, Merrick has his rememberance up on Ain't It Cool News where I dug up this little gem:

And I did some digging for these deleted scenes:



And in a little while we're gonna watch one of the altered versions on DVD to celebrate (don't have the money to get the originals that came out last fall, and holding out for an ultimate box set that's inevitable to come)

And lest I forget, there's another anniversary today. Happy Anniversary, Bully!