Star Trek Day, a celebration of the anniversary of Star Trek
Star Trek Day is an annual informalcommemorative day on September 8, referencing the broadcast premiere of the originalStar Trek series on that day in 1966, with the airing of "The Man Trap". The day is celebrated by fans across the world to acknowledge the cultural impact of theStar Trek franchise.[1][2]
Star Trek, created byGene Roddenberry, debuted on theNBC TV network in 1966.[3] 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.[4][5]
The recognition ofStar Trek Day began in 2020.[2][6]
Activities typically include screenings, interviews,[5] thematic events, and the release of franchise-related content.[7][8][9][10] It has also included collaborations with global nonprofit organizations that resonate with the franchise's foundational values, such as education, social change, and inclusion.[11][6][12] 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.[13][14][15]
Paramount+, which holds rights to theStar Trek franchise, often supports the day with access to selected episodes.[16][17][18][19] and organizes fan-engagement events.[20][2]
