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First Contact Day
Observed byStar Trek fans
TypeSecular
SignificanceCelebrating Star Trek
DateApril 5
Next timeApril 5, 2026 (2026-04-05)
FrequencyAnnual
First time1997
Related toStar Trek Day

First Contact Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on April 5 to celebrate the Star Trek media franchise.

Fictional depiction

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In the fictional Star Trek universe, as depicted the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact, April 5, 2063, is the day of first contact between humans and aliens, specifically the Vulcans.[1][2] The date was chosen by screenwriter Ronald D. Moore, and was based on his eldest son's birthday.[3]

Celebrations

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Paramount, the owners of the Star Trek franchise, host a number of celebratory initiatives including virtual events and panels annually on First Contact Day.[4] Fans, or Trekkies as they are termed, take to social media and use the hashtag #FirstContactDay, generally causing it to trend each year.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Salkowitz, Rob (2022-11-25). "Gifts For Geeks 2022: Fun Swag For Fans Of All Ages". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  2. ^ Ford, Matt (2015-10-21). "Next Up: First Contact Day". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  3. ^ "Origin Of First Contact Day Explained! (archived)". Star Trek. Archived from the original on 2013-04-08. Retrieved 2023-02-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ Staff, TrekMovie com. "Celebrate First Contact Day 2021 With Paramount+ Star Trek Celebrity Panels, Marathon, And More". TrekMovie.com. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  5. ^ Dick, Jeremy (2020-04-05). "Star Trek Fans Are Celebrating First Contact Day Across Social Media". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  6. ^ Wright, Tracy (2022-09-07). "'Star Trek' icon Nichelle Nichols' ashes to launch into space, son Kyle calls Enterprise mission 'great honor'". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
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