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Where is National Underground America Day celebrated?
It is a national holiday of the United States since 1974 and is celebrated all over the country.
Who is National Underground America Day celebrated by?
The day is celebrated by people living in underground homes and those who like underground architecture.
When did National Underground America Day first start?
National Underground America Day was first observed in 1974.
Who started National Underground America Day?
The architect, illustrator, writer, and lecturer Malcolm Wells founded this event to appreciate people's attempts at underground housing and the ingenious architecture that can be created under the ground.
History And Timeline
Humans have been living underground and designing underground structures for a long time now. Let's see some of the intriguing historical events related to this day.
Prehistoric Underground Home
Hunters back then used to build huts that sunk into the ground.
15,000 BCCave Dwelling
Evidently, people in northern China used to live in underground caves.
Second Millennium B.C.A World Underground
Around this time, in Turkey, the Derinkuyu Underground City was constructed.
Eighth Century A.D.Burlington Bunker
The underground Burlington Bunker was constructed by the British government.
'50sFounding Of The Day
Malcolm Wells started this day to appreciate underground living and its advantages.
1974Traditions And Customs
Underground living has a long and interesting history starting from the prehistoric age. Even though we believe that the design of an underground house was created by modern architects, people constructed a whole city under the surface of the Earth back in the eighth century. So, it has been around for a long time and still is very popular.
Learning more about underground living and architecture can be a great way of observing the day.
Ways To Celebrate National Underground America Day
If you have never been to an underground home, this can be the best thing for you to do on this day. If you have any friend or colleague who is currently living underground, just visit them and see how much (if at all) it is different from living on the surface of the earth.
Spend the day with your kids and see what they think of underground living. Tell them some cave stories or show them some pictures of underground homes. You can also take them with you if you are visiting anyone who lives underground.
Finally, share a nice post on social media to inform others about underground living and encourage them to celebrate the day.
Facts And Stats
- In 1975, one of the first modern underground houses in history was designed by Arthur Quarmby at Holme, West Yorkshire. The man should also be remembered on this day for his contribution to underground architecture.
- Malcolm Wells called his philosophy of building 'gentle architecture' and used it to construct his own underground home office. He also built several structures for subterranean living. National Underground America Day will not be complete without appreciating the man and his genius.
- This year we will be celebrating the 48th National Underground America Day.
What is the significance of Underground America Day?
Underground living is not very different from living in a house on earth. While it has some benefits, building a home underground also comes with many disadvantages. This national holiday is dedicated to these people and their way of living.
Why do people celebrate Underground America Day?
More than 6,000 people in North America are living underground at this moment. Unlike others, they are using different architecture to build a new safe space for humans to live in. That's why we celebrate this day, to appreciate the concept of subterranean living.
What is Underground America Day?
It is an event started by Malcolm Wells, an architect who extensively worked on underground home architecture, to inform people about underground living and to encourage them for choosing it.
What are some related days?
National Dance Like a Chicken Day, National Decency Day, and National Buttermilk Biscuit Day are related to this event in the sense that all of them are celebrated on May 14.
Why is it called Underground America Day?
Because the day is dedicated to all people living underground, with its advantages and disadvantages in America.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Thursday, May 14, 2020
- Friday, May 14, 2021
- Saturday, May 14, 2022
- Sunday, May 14, 2023
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underhill_Holme
https://nationaltoday.com/national-underground-america-day/amp/
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-underground-america-day-may-14/
https://www.kaslradio.com/national-underground-america-day-explore-the-ideas-and-history-behind-living-underground/
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