Star Trek Day

Star Trek Day, a celebration of the anniversary of Star Trek

Star Trek Day is an annual informal commemorative day on April 5th, referencing the fictional future date of April 5th, 2063 and its events as depicted in the film Star Trek: First Contact. The day is celebrated by fans across the world to acknowledge the cultural impact of the Star Trek franchise.[1][2] It has been compared to May 4th, which is Star Wars Day.[3][4]

## History

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Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry, debuted on the NBC TV network in 1966.[5] The series presented an optimistic future where diversity and exploration were emphasized. It was canceled after three seasons but later achieved a cult following that spurred numerous sequels and cinematic releases[6][7].The recognition of Star Trek Day began in 2020.[2][8]

## Celebrations

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Activities typically include screenings, interviews,[7] thematic events, and the release of franchise-related content.[9][4][10][11] It has also included collaborations with global nonprofit organizations that resonate with the franchise's foundational values, such as education, social change, and inclusion.[12][8][13] These partnerships aim to promote a positive outlook on the future, reflecting the series' aspirational messages as well as encouraging fans to envision their influence on future developments.[14][15][16]

Paramount+, which holds rights to the Star Trek franchise, often supports the day with access to selected episodes.[17][18][19][20] and organizes fan-engagement events.[21][2]

## References

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1. ^ Rousselle, Christine (September 2, 2023). "On this day in history, September 8, 1966, iconic TV series 'Star Trek' premieres". Fox News. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
2. ^ a b c Davis, Wes (September 7, 2024). "Happy "Star Trek Day" to all who celebrate". The Verge. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
3. ^ Meenan, Devin (September 8, 2024). "Why Is September 8th Star Trek Day?". SlashFilm. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
4. ^ a b TV, Jamie Burton Senior; Reporter, Film (September 8, 2021). "Why Today Is Known As 'Star Trek Day'". Newsweek. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
5. ^ "On this day in history, September 8, 1966, iconic TV series 'Star Trek' premieres". Yahoo Life. September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
6. ^ Jeff Spry (September 6, 2024). "Happy Star Trek Day: Paramount serves up free sample of TV shows to celebrate". Space.com. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
7. ^ a b Alexander, Bryan. "William Shatner remembers 'Star Trek's cancellation as 'a low point in my life'". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
8. ^ a b Ambrose, Kristy (September 7, 2024). "Star Trek: 5 Fun Facts About Star Trek Day". Game Rant. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
9. ^ Petski, Denise (August 24, 2023). "Star Trek Day 2023: 'Lower Decks' Jerry O'Connell Hosts Anniversary Celebration; 'Strange New Worlds' First Two Episodes To Air On CBS". Deadline. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
10. ^ Vary, Adam B. (September 3, 2020). "'Star Trek' Day to Reunite Past 'Trek' Casts, Celebrate Franchise's Future". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
11. ^ Ennis, Dawn. "Khan Is Back! And Other 'Star Trek' Day Highlights". Forbes. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
12. ^ Coley, Samantha (September 3, 2024). "Celebrate Star Trek Day in the Captain's Chair With Pop Up Events and More". Collider. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
13. ^ "Watch the Star Trek Day tribute to Uhura actress Nichelle Nichols". EW.com. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
14. ^ Bechara, Andrés Buenahora,Jack Dunn,Diego Ramos (September 3, 2024). "'The Diplomat' Season 2 Trailer Shows First Look at Allison Janney as VEEP Grace Penn (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2024.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
15. ^ Whitbrook, James (September 8, 2023). "Star Trek Is Celebrating Its Birthday With... Kid Cudi?". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
16. ^ Orquiola, John (September 3, 2024). "Star Trek Day 2024: Take The Chair, Make An Impact Campaign Encourages Fans To Make A Difference". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
17. ^ Jones, Kiona (September 6, 2024). "Paramount Is Celebrating Star Trek Day by Making Almost Every Premiere Episode Free". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024 - via MSN.
18. ^ Wang, K. L. Connie (September 6, 2022). "Star Trek Day is Coming and We Have All the Details You Need to Watch!". Parade. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
19. ^ Muhammad, Latifah (September 8, 2023). "Paramount+ Celebrates Star Trek Day With Special Programming: Here's How to Join for 50% Off". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
20. ^ Hibberd, James (August 24, 2023). "'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' to Air on CBS This Fall". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
21. ^ Anderson, Sage (September 8, 2024). "Set Phasers to Stream: Here's Every 'Star Trek' Show and Movie You Can Watch on Paramount+". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 9, 2024.