A Brief History Of Martian Ruckuses

In 1924, the world was abuzz with excitement as people anticipated the first messages from what they believed to be an intelligent civilization on Mars. To facilitate this, the U.S. military enforced a 36-hour radio silence from August 21 to 23, coinciding with a rare close approach of Mars to Earth. This moment in history highlights the fascination and hope humanity had for extraterrestrial life, reflecting our enduring curiosity about the universe.