0 BBY

The following events took place in 0 BBY, the year before the Battle of Yavin in the Galactic Standard Calendar.

Events

 * The Alpha-class Xg-1 Star Wing formally enters Imperial service.
 * Dissolution of the Imperial Senate.
 * 3:7, Destruction of Alderaan by the first Death Star
 * Luke Skywalker joins the Alliance to Restore the Republic.
 * Princess Leia Organa is kidnapped and rescued from the first Death Star.
 * The first Death Star is destroyed by Luke Skywalker over Yavin 4.

Battles

 * Death Star Uprising
 * Battle of Yavin

Births

 * Luther De'Ono
 * Alan Ramsay

Deaths

 * Armand Isard on Coruscant
 * Owen Lars
 * Beru Whitesun Lars
 * Greedo
 * Bail Organa
 * Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Wilhuff Tarkin
 * TK-421