The Moon Landing is, objectively, one of the coolest things America—and humanity as a whole—has ever done. We put a human on the moon, something that is still extremely complex with modern technology, and we did it with computers less powerful than the average smartphone. It was a stunning monument to what science and sheer human determination can achieve, and every day I wake up mad it’s not a holiday.

It checks all the boxes! It was a vital moment in American history, it can provide great avenues for education and reflection on progress, and it also provides a good reason to have a party. Considering how stoked everyone was about the Moon Landing when it first happened, I’m surprised they didn’t make it a federal holiday right then and there! Unfortunately, they did not. But we still could make it one today, for two main reasons.

As previously mentioned, there’s the inherent educational value to setting aside a day to celebrate one of the greatest achievements of our time. It’s an easy way to get people of all ages engaged with our country’s rich scientific history and excited about the bright future of space travel. There’s so much to learn about the Moon Landing, from the engineering, to the people behind it, to the astronauts themselves. There would be something new and interesting that celebrations could highlight.

Which leads me to my second point: the Moon Landing can provide a truly excellent reason to party. This may sound frivolous, and to some extent it is! But people are social animals. We like having reasons to get together and have a good time. The Moon Landing could easily be an opportunity for both public education and public celebration, especially if museums and/or NASA gets in on it.

In conclusion, it’s an absolute shame that the United States doesn’t commemorate the Moon Landing like it deserves—but with your help, we could change this. Mark your calendar for July 21st, and when the day comes, do a little something. Get some friends together, visit a museum, read a book, or watch a movie, and celebrate the day we put a man on the Moon.