World contact day

March 15, Friday

World Contact Day is celebrated on March 15 and is known as a unique holiday associated with the idea of contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. This day appeared in the 1950s in the context of popularizing interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial beings. Although it is not an official holiday, it is celebrated by enthusiasts who are fascinated by space, extraterrestrial civilizations, and exploration of the unknown.

World Contact Day was initiated in 1953 by the International Flying Saucer Bureau (IFSB), founded by ufologist Albert Bender. For the first time on March 15, 1953, people participating in the IFSB movement simultaneously conducted telepathic sessions, hoping that extraterrestrial civilizations would respond to their call. Although there is no documented evidence of contact with extraterrestrials, this day has become a symbol of the desire to explore and learn more about possible life beyond our planet.

The meaning of the holiday
Space exploration and questions of extraterrestrial life. World Contact Day is an occasion to think about the possible existence of extraterrestrial civilizations and the need to explore space. It inspires space enthusiasts and ufologists to seek answers to questions about whether there are other intelligent life forms in the Universe.

Popularization of ufology. This day is also dedicated to ufology - the study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It unites people who believe in the possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations and actively study evidence and materials related to UFOs.

Thoughts about future contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. World Contact Day is a symbol of hope that in the future, humanity will be able to establish friendly relations with extraterrestrial beings, if they exist.

Science fiction and popular culture. This holiday is also connected with popular culture, where the theme of contact with extraterrestrials is often present in books, films and TV series. It inspires people to be creative and imaginative, exploring possible scenarios of events when meeting extraterrestrial civilizations.

How is World Contact Day celebrated
Meetings of ufologists and space enthusiasts. People who are interested in UFOs and extraterrestrial civilizations gather for meetings where they discuss evidence, stories of contacts and space exploration.

Conferences and seminars. Lectures and conferences are held on ufology, space exploration, astrophysics and other topics related to space and life beyond Earth.

Online events and discussions. In the age of the Internet, Contact Day is actively discussed on social networks and forums. People share theories, hypotheses and new discoveries related to extraterrestrial civilizations.

Cultural events. Some cultural organizations host screenings of films related to UFOs and aliens, as well as events related to science fiction and space exploration.

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