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On May 14, George Lucas is born in Modesto, California to George Walton Lucas and Dorothy Ellinore. -
He was driving home from the library with a friend. As Lucas turned left into his family's ranch, his friend (Frank Ferreira) tried to pass him on the left, sending him flying and crashing into a tree. He was hurt badly but survived. -
George Lucas successfully completes his studies at the University of Southern California (USC), earning his degree in film . (Haskell Wexler, a famous filmmaker, had encouraged him to take film school) -
He met her while studying at USC. She played a significant role in his life and career by providing support and creative contributions to his future work. -
George Lucas founds Lucasfilm after the success of his film THX 1138 (Sci-fi/Thriller). Lucas founded the company to have a more creative control over his projects and to explore more innovative filmmaking techniques. -
George Lucas is best known for creating the iconic , Star Wars and Indian Jones franchises. His first film for Star Wars called "A New Hope"(1977) was inspired by his interest in cars and racing and he collaborated with Steven Spielberg in the creation of Indiana Jones, with the first fill called 'Raiders of The Lost Ark"(1981).