First Contact Day

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First Contact Day is an informal, annual celebration for Star Trek fans. It takes place on April 5 every year. In the Star Trek universe, April 5, 2063, is the day humans first meet aliens—specifically the Vulcans. The date was chosen by screenwriter Ronald D. Moore, based on his oldest son's birthday. Paramount hosts virtual events and panels for the day. Fans share messages on social media using the hashtag #FirstContactDay, and it often trends. On a related note, the keel of the USS Enterprise (CVN-80), a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, was laid on April 5, 2022.