May 21

May 21st marks the 141st day of the year on the Gregorian calendar (or the 142nd in leap years). There are 224 days left until the end of the year.

Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back first premiered on this date in 1980.

• In 1980, the film Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back was released to theaters.
• Also in 1980, Star Wars Weekly 117 was published.
• In 2002, the official game guide for Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter: Prima's Official Game Guide was released.
• Also in 2002, Des Webb passed away.
• In 2003, the publication of Empire 8 occurred.
• Also in 2003, Kamikaze Douga was established as a company.
• In 2008, Legacy (2006) 24 saw its release.
• Also in 2008, the Star Wars: Clone Wars PhotoComic was published.
• The year 2010 marked the 30th anniversary of the motion picture, Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back.
• In 2014, Darth Maul—Son of Dathomir 1 was released.
• In 2019, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode I was made available.
• In 2020, "Battle of Hoth" debuted on YouTube, commemorating 40 years since the release of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back.
• In 2021, "Cornered" was broadcast on Disney+.
• In 2022, Colin Cantwell died.
• In 2023, Ray Stevenson passed away.