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Douglas Adams died on May 11, 2001. Adams was known as the creator of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series.

On May 14 of that year, one of his fans, D. Clyde Williamson, posted a tribute to Mr. Adams including a proposal that a date two weeks after his passing should be observed as Towel Day.

May 25th continues to be observed annually as Towel Day as an ongoing tribute to Douglas Adams.

[edit] Steps

On May 25, carry a bath towel conspicuously with you for the day.
Answer all questions, "42."
Hang a banner that reads, "DON'T PANIC."
Use names from Adams' writings as nicknames for your friends and coworkers:
- Arthur (Dent)
- Ford (Prefect)
- Great Green Arkleseizure
- Grunthos the Flatulent
- Humma Kavula
- Marvin
- Random (Dent)
- Trillian
- Slartibartfast
- Zaphod (Beeblebrox)
- Vogon (This is not an individual's name. Use it to refer to a class of people, as in, "The Vogons from corporate want you to return their call.")
- The Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal
Read one of Adams' books.
Listen to a recording of radio broadcasts or watch a video recording of the television program or movie with your friends and their towels.
Take photographs of your activities and post on the Towel Day website.