Does anyone know why the date is chosen as October 16,1969 for the last day. Did something happen that day of apparent significance in the world or on a smaller level. Was it meant to represent just a nother, nothing day? Any thoughts would be appreciate. Sincerely max

Since the story was published way before that date, I assume it was randomly chosen. All I can tell you is the story by this title in the book bears almost NO resemblance to the story by the same title in the movie. I never have learned where they got that one.