First Contact Day

Why: First Contact Day commemorates the event in the Star Trek universe when humans made their first contact with an alien species, the Vulcans. In the Star Trek timeline, this happens on April 5, 2063, when Zefram Cochrane, a human inventor, successfully performs the first faster-than-light space travel, which attracts the attention of the Vulcans, leading to the first official contact between humans and extraterrestrials.

History: The event is a key moment in the Star Trek lore, symbolizing the beginning of humanity’s peaceful interaction with alien species and the start of a larger exploration of space. Star Trek fans celebrate this day as a nod to the series’ optimistic vision of the future, where humans and aliens coexist and collaborate.