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First Contact Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on April 5 to celebrate the Star Trek media franchise, and was created by Ronald D. Moore, screenwriter of the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact. [1] He chose the day based on his eldest son's birthday.
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First Contact Day was a holiday celebrated to honor both the warp 1 flight of the Phoenix and first open contact between Humans and Vulcans on April 5th, 2063 in Bozeman, Montana. (Star Trek: First Contact)
(ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly"; DIS: "Die Trying")
When Captain Kathryn Janeway was a child, the holiday was just considered a day off from school. Later, at least some schools such as WSA continued to operate on First Contact Day. (VOY: "Homestead"; ST: "Children of Mars")
Naomi Wildman and Neelix planned the 315th observation of the event aboard the USS Voyager. The festivities included Zefram Cochrane's favorite food, cheese pierogies, and rock and roll music on Tom Paris' jukebox. At Neelix's insistence, Tuvok gave the Vulcan salute while reciting the greeting given by the Vulcans during first contact: "Live long and prosper." He did not see the point of it, but everyone in attendance applauded. (VOY: "Homestead")
During a battle in 2380, Commander Jack Ransom noted the USS Cerritos was being "carved up like a First Contact Day salmon." (LD: "No Small Parts")
On this day in 2385, the planet Mars was attacked by rogue synths. 92,143 people died in the attack. (ST: "Children of Mars"; PIC: "Remembrance", "Maps and Legends")
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Apr 4, 2023 · Learn how April 5 became First Contact Day in Star Trek canon, and what it commemorates. Discover the history and significance of the first encounter between humans and Vulcans, and watch related episodes and movies.
Apr 5, 2021 · First Contact Day is a fan-made holiday that honors the historic first interaction between humans and Vulcans in the Star Trek universe. It is celebrated on April 5, the date of the fictional event in 2063, and involves watching Star Trek movies and shows, making cheese pierogies, and greeting with the Vulcan salute.
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Apr 5, 2023 · Created by "First Contact" co-screenwriter and producer Ronald D. Moore, First Contact Day began in 1997 in the real world as an informal commemorative occasion for "Star Trek" fans of all stripes ...
Apr 5, 2023 · On April 5, 2063, humanity met the Vulcans in Star Trek: First Contact. Today, on First Contact Day, let's reflect on how far we have come and how far we have to go to be ready for first contact in real life.
Mar 30, 2021 · Join StarTrek.com for panels, livestreams, news and more on April 5, the day humans first meet Vulcans in Star Trek history. See cast members, creatives and experts discuss exploration, diversity and the future of the franchise on Paramount+.
