Invite an Alien to Live with You Day
This playful day encourages creativity and open-mindedness, prompting us to consider how we might extend hospitality to beings from beyond our world. It serves as a fun way to reflect on the values of inclusion and curiosity, as participants might create stories, drawings, or plans for their hypothetical visitors. Embracing the idea of living with an alien encourages us to explore the vast possibilities of the universe and to celebrate the diversity and wonder it holds.
Here are some significant historical events that occurred on July 21st:
Events
1861: First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas)
The first major battle of the American Civil War took place near Manassas, Virginia. It was a Confederate victory, dispelling the Union’s hopes of a swift victory in the war.
1925: Scopes Trial
In Dayton, Tennessee, high school teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution in violation of state law, highlighting the conflict between science and religion.
1969: Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission, became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Armstrong’s famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” were broadcast around the world.
1970: Aswan High Dam Completed
The Aswan High Dam in Egypt was completed, providing significant benefits for the Egyptian economy through improved irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.
1972: Bloody Friday
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out a series of bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, known as Bloody Friday, resulting in 9 deaths and around 130 injuries.
2007: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Released
The seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was released, breaking sales records and becoming a global cultural phenomenon.
Births
1899: Ernest Hemingway
American novelist and short story writer, known for works such as “The Old Man and the Sea,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” and “A Farewell to Arms.” He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.
1920: Isaac Stern
Renowned American violinist who was instrumental in the rescue of Carnegie Hall from demolition in the 1960s.
1951: Robin Williams
Celebrated American actor and comedian known for his roles in “Good Will Hunting,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” and as the voice of the Genie in Disney’s “Aladdin.”
Deaths
1796: Robert Burns
Scottish poet and lyricist, widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, known for works such as “Auld Lang Syne” and “Tam o’ Shanter.”
1967: Albert Luthuli
South African teacher, activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and president of the African National Congress, known for his role in the struggle against apartheid.
