First Contact Day
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| First Contact Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Star Trek fans |
| Type | Secular |
| Significance | Celebrating Star Trek |
| Date | April 5 |
| Next time | April 5, 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1997 |
| Related to | Star Trek Day |
First Contact Day is an informal commemorative day observed annually on April 5 to celebrate the Star Trek media franchise.
In the fictional Star Trek universe, as depicted in 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]
