Twilight Zone Day
About Twilight Zone Day
When is Twilight Zone Day? This holiday is always celebrated on May 11
Twilight Zone Day is mysterious, weird, surreal, and perhaps a little scary. We can think of many other adjectives, but I think you get the picture. Every once in a while, you have a day like this. And, this May 11 holiday is designed to be that day. Classified as horror science fiction, it certainly delivered. This holiday was created to celebrate the television show of the same name.
The television show The Twilight Zone was created, written, and narrated by Rod Serling. Each week, Serling took us into a new dimension of horror. He was a master of the eerie, bizarre, and macabre. It premiered on October 1, 1959. The episodes were wildly popular, stretched the imagination, and captivated viewers. The show aired from 1959-1964. A remake of the Twilight Show aired in 2019 – 2020. It did not fully capture the horror and excitement of the original series.
How to Celebrate and Participate in Twilight Zone Day
Here are a few ways to celebrate and enjoy Twilight Zone Day:
- Watch the original series.
- Watch the remake.
- Learn more about Rod Serling.
Today's Quotes
“You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s the signpost up ahead, our next stop, the Twilight Zone.” – – Rod Serling
“It may be said with a degree of assurance that not everything that meets the eye is as it appears.” – – Rod Serling
History and Origin of Twilight Zone Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. In researching this day, we were quite surprised to find no logical roots for this day. The TV show first aired on October 1st, 1959. May 11th marks neither the birth nor the death of its creator, Rod Serling.
This Day in History
In addition to Twilight Zone Day, here are some other things that happened on May 11:
- General Electric opens the world’s first television station in Schenectady, NY. (1928)
- BF Goodrich manufactures the first tubeless tire. (1947)
- Robert Jarvik, physician who invented the artificial heart, was born on this day in 1946.
More May 11 Holidays
Besides Twilight Zone Day, here is another May 11 holiday you will enjoy:
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in May. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Twilight Zone Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Ageratum
Recipe of the Day: Stuffed Cabbage
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