Alien Day

alternative Aliens Day

1. slanglifestyleApril 26, as a "fan holiday" celebrating the science-fiction horror franchise Alien. The date 4/26 is in reference to fictional planet LV-426 where the Xenomorph was first unveiled.

   The Bottleneck Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is also holding an Alien Day special

   2016, Carl Franzen, “Happy Alien Day!”, in Popular Science

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   Happy Alien Day, everyone! Did Father Xenomorphmas bring you any pulsating, slimy sacks of goodness? Have you face-hugged someone today?

   2016, James White, “Alien Day: Neill Blomkamp posts new Newt art”, in Empire

   To celebrate Alien Day, 20th Century Fox dropped its latest prologue short called "The Crossing" alongside a terrifying VR experience.

   2017, Victoria Wollaston, “You can now experience the horror of Alien: Covenant in VR”, in Wired

   Having recently seen the original film in a theater on “Alien Day”, it’s amazing how far visual effects have come in the last 38 years.

   2017, Mark Cerulli, “Ridley Scott Goes Back To His Alien Roots With ALIEN: COVENANT”, in Fangoria

   For those who are into aliens, this is your lucky day – Wednesday 26 April is ‘Alien Day’.

   2017, Imogen Groome, “Here’s why April 26 is Alien Day”, in Metro, London

   Alien Day is an unofficial holiday for fans of the iconic space-horror franchise. So no, we’re afraid you can’t claim a day off work.

   2017, Josie Griffiths, “What is Alien Day, why is it today, what special events are taking place and when is Alien: Covenant out?”, in The Sun, London