Star Trek Day
Star Trek Day is an annual informal commemorative day on September 8, marking the premiere of the original Star Trek television series on that date in 1966.[1][2] The day is celebrated by fans across the world to acknowledge the cultural impact of the Star Trek franchise.[3][4] It has been compared to May 4th, which is Star Wars Day.[5][6]
History
[edit]Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry, debuted on the NBC TV network in 1966.[1] 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[7][8].The recognition of Star Trek Day began in 2020.[4][9]
Celebrations
[edit]Activities typically include screenings, interviews,[8] thematic events, and the release of franchise-related content.[10][6][11][12] It has also included collaborations with global nonprofit organizations that resonate with the franchise's foundational values, such as education, social change, and inclusion.[13][9][14] 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.[15][16][17]
Paramount+, which holds rights to the Star Trek franchise, often supports the day with access to selected episodes.[18][19][20][21] and organizes fan-engagement events.[22][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "On this day in history, September 8, 1966, iconic TV series 'Star Trek' premieres". Yahoo Life. September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Suciu, Peter. "'Star Trek Day' And '&' Trending On Social Media". Forbes. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Davis, Wes (September 7, 2024). "Happy "Star Trek Day" to all who celebrate". The Verge. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Meenan, Devin (September 8, 2024). "Why Is September 8th Star Trek Day?". SlashFilm. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b TV, Jamie Burton Senior; Reporter, Film (September 8, 2021). "Why Today Is Known As 'Star Trek Day'". Newsweek. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Alexander, Bryan. "William Shatner remembers 'Star Trek's cancellation as 'a low point in my life'". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Ambrose, Kristy (September 7, 2024). "Star Trek: 5 Fun Facts About Star Trek Day". Game Rant. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (September 3, 2020). "'Star Trek' Day to Reunite Past 'Trek' Casts, Celebrate Franchise's Future". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Ennis, Dawn. "Khan Is Back! And Other 'Star Trek' Day Highlights". Forbes. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Watch the Star Trek Day tribute to Uhura actress Nichelle Nichols". EW.com. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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) - ^ Whitbrook, James (September 8, 2023). "Star Trek Is Celebrating Its Birthday With... Kid Cudi?". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hibberd, James (August 24, 2023). "'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' to Air on CBS This Fall". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ 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.