The date given in The Martian Chronicles for "There Will Come Soft Rains" is August 4, 2026.

This is the perfect day to listen to this song, which sweeps me away no matter how many times I hear it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...OT945sNPMLUo&index=7

A friend and I sent this to Ray among others for his 64th birthday and he liked it very much!