Today in 1961, the human race made first contact in Men in Black.
Synopsis
In Men in Black, a secret organization known as the Men in Black polices extraterrestrial activity on Earth. Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) recruits a young NYPD officer (played by Will Smith) to join the organization, where they investigate and neutralize alien threats while keeping their existence hidden from the public. As they uncover a sinister plot involving an intergalactic terrorist, they must race against time to protect the planet from destruction.
Why Today?
On March 2nd, 1961, a small government agency, the Men in Black, made first contact with a group of aliens seeking refuge on earth.
Featuring a great script and iconic cast, Men in Black is an iconic 90s summer blockbuster, and was actually nominated for 3 Oscars (Best Art Direction, Best Score, and winning for Best Makeup).