Talk Like Yoda Day
When master Yoda had his first appearance in the film "The Empire Strikes Back" on 21.05.1980, it was quickly done by many fans. Yoda is the oldest and most powerful Jedi Knight - despite his small body size.
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When master Yoda had his first appearance in the film "The Empire Strikes Back" on 21.05.1980, it was quickly done by many fans. Yoda is the oldest and most powerful Jedi Knight - despite his small body size.
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