Space Exploration Day
Image compliments of nasa.gov About Space Exploration Day
Date When Celebrated: Space Exploration Day is always celebrated on
July 20
July 20, 1969 was truly a momentous day for mankind. U.S. Astronaut Neil
Armstrong become the first human to set foot upon the moon. It was indeed a
day for Americansand the world to be proud. In recognition of this
accomplishment, Space Exploration Day was declared. In Proclamation
#5224, then President Ronald Reagan correctly stated that space exploration
is part of the human adventure. So, it is only fitting that on this day, we
celebrate this momentous accomplishment. And, we look forward to continued
exploration of the final frontier.
How to Celebrate Space Exploration Day
You don't have to be a geek or a nerd to enjoy this special holiday. But,
you do have to partake in something related to space, and ideally
something related to space exploration. This day is purely about space
exploration. So, sci-fi movies and books that do not feature space
exploration do not count.
Here are some ideas of things you can do to celebrate this day.
- Watch the movie "Apollo 13".
- Watch some Star Trek movies. After all, their stated mission is to
explore the final frontier.
- Read a book on space exploration.
- Go to NASA's website and
browse though their volumous website.
- Look for pictures from the new James Webb space telescope. They
are truly breath-taking.
- Go to your local observatory.
- Get together in your friends tonight and look at the stars through
a telescope.
Today's Quote: "If you are in a spaceship that is traveling at the
speed of light, and you turn on the headlights, does anything happen?" - -
Steven Wright
History and Origin of Space Exploration Day
In 1984, the U.S. Congress approved Joint Resolution #555 declaring July
20 as Space Exploration Day. On July 20, 1984, then President
Ronald Reagan proclaimed July 20 to be Space Exploration Day.
Both the U.S. Congress and the President of the United States proclaimed
today to be Space Exploration Day. One would think that they would
have declared it as a "National" day. However, they did not.
Definition
of "National" Days
- and why it so important to distinguish and identify true national days.
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