October 12, 1979 was 42 Years Ago!

 Today, October 12, in 1979, the first book of the best ever 5 part trilogy was released, and life on earth was changed forever! Thanks to this man:

Douglas Adams

Unfortunately, in May of 2001, he phoned up NASA, the President, the Kremlin and the Pope to say he's about to catch a flying saucer out of this place (or at least I hope he did), so he's no longer around to see his masterpiece of a story hit the 42nd anniversary of its book release. But I'm sure, somewhere at the end of the Universe, he's now sitting in a seat at Milliways next to Arthur Dent and enjoying the view and a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

I never caught the original radio show on BBC, but the book "trilogy" has always been one of my favorites. It's absolutely silly, but somewhat clever and fun. And Adams was a brilliantly funny writer. If you've never read the book, I'd pick it up. 

And don't forget your towel.