Mar 11, 1964 CE
Gene Roddenberry submits Star Trek proposal
Gene Roddenberry submits a 16-page proposal for a new science fiction television series to Desilu Productions, initially titled 'Star Trek'. #StarTrek #Television
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Dec 12, 1964 CE
Filming of pilot 'The Cage' begins
Principal photography for the first pilot episode 'The Cage' begins at Desilu Studios. The episode features Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike. #StarTrek #Television )
Feb 26, 1965 CE
Pilot 'The Cage' is completed
The first pilot episode 'The Cage' is finished and presented to NBC. The network rejects it, citing it as 'too intellectual'. #StarTrek #Television )
May 10, 1965 CE
NBC orders second pilot
NBC orders a second pilot for Star Trek, 'Where No Man Has Gone Before', after being impressed by Roddenberry's revised concept. #StarTrek #Television
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Sep 8, 1966 CE
Star Trek premieres on NBC
The series premieres with the episode 'The Man Trap', introducing the USS Enterprise and its crew under Captain James T. Kirk. #StarTrek #SciFi #Television
Sep 15, 1966 CE
Second pilot airs as third episode
The second pilot 'Where No Man Has Gone Before' airs as the third episode of the series, officially establishing the main cast. #StarTrek #Television
Nov 10, 1966 CE
Episode 'The Naked Time' airs
This episode features the first use of the Vulcan nerve pinch and introduces the concept of warp drive failure. #StarTrek #Television
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Mar 2, 1967 CE
Episode 'The Devil in the Dark' airs
This episode features the Horta, a silicon-based life form, and emphasizes Star Trek's theme of understanding alien life. #StarTrek #SciFi
Apr 7, 1967 CE
Klingons introduced in 'Errand of Mercy'
The episode 'Errand of Mercy' introduces the Klingon Empire, a major antagonistic species in the Star Trek universe. #StarTrek #Klingons
May 18, 1967 CE
Episode 'Amok Time' airs
This episode delves into Vulcan biology and culture, introducing the pon farr mating cycle and the ritual kal-if-fee. #StarTrek #Vulcan
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Sep 15, 1967 CE
Second season premiere 'Catspaw' airs
The second season begins with a Halloween-themed episode involving a witch-like entity. #StarTrek #Television )
Dec 29, 1967 CE
Episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles' airs
One of the most famous episodes, featuring the rapid reproduction of furry Tribbles, a comedic highlight of the series. #StarTrek #Classic
Mar 8, 1968 CE
Episode 'The Ultimate Computer' airs
This episode explores artificial intelligence and the M-5 multitronic unit, which nearly destroys the Enterprise. #StarTrek #AI
Sep 20, 1968 CE
Third season premiere 'Spock's Brain' airs
The third season begins with the notoriously campy episode in which Spock's brain is stolen. #StarTrek #Television
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Nov 22, 1968 CE
First interracial kiss on US television in 'Plato's Stepchildren'
Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Uhura share a scripted kiss, a groundbreaking moment for American television. #StarTrek #History
Jun 3, 1969 CE
Final episode 'Turnabout Intruder' airs
The original series ends after three seasons with the episode where a female alien swaps bodies with Captain Kirk. #StarTrek #Finale
1970 CE
Star Trek enters syndication
The series is sold into off-network syndication, gaining a massive cult following through repeated broadcasts. #StarTrek #Syndication
Jan 21, 1972 CE
First Star Trek convention held in New York City
The first official Star Trek convention takes place, marking the beginning of organized fandom. #StarTrek #Fandom
Sep 8, 1973 CE
Star Trek: The Animated Series premieres
An animated continuation of the original series airs on NBC, featuring the original voice cast for 22 episodes. #StarTrek #Animation
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Oct 12, 1974 CE
Star Trek: The Animated Series ends
The animated series concludes after one season, but remains a canon part of the Star Trek universe. #StarTrek #Animation
1977 CE
Plans for 'Star Trek: Phase II' TV series announced
Paramount announces a new Star Trek series, later reworked into the first feature film. #StarTrek #Television
Dec 7, 1979 CE
Star Trek: The Motion Picture released
The original cast returns for the first feature film, directed by Robert Wise, bringing the franchise to the big screen. #StarTrek #Film
Jun 4, 1982 CE
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan released
Considered a classic, this film pits Kirk against his old enemy Khan Noonien Singh and introduces the Genesis device. #StarTrek #Film
Jun 1, 1984 CE
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock released
The crew steals the Enterprise to save Spock, whose katra was stored in McCoy's mind. #StarTrek #Film
Nov 21, 1986 CE
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home released
The crew travels to 20th-century Earth to save humpback whales, in a comedic and environmentally conscious film. #StarTrek #Film
Sep 28, 1987 CE
Star Trek: The Next Generation premieres
A new series set a century after the original, starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, launching the modern Star Trek era. #StarTrek #TNG
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Jun 9, 1989 CE
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier released
The fifth film, directed by William Shatner, explores the search for God at the center of the galaxy. #StarTrek #Film
Oct 24, 1991 CE
Gene Roddenberry dies
The creator of Star Trek passes away at the age of 70, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire. #StarTrek #Tribute
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Dec 6, 1991 CE
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country released
The final film with the original crew deals with the end of the Cold War allegorically through the Klingon-Federation peace. #StarTrek #Film
Nov 11, 1992 CE
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine premieres
A darker, serialized series set on a space station near a wormhole, exploring politics and war. #StarTrek #DS9
Jan 3, 1993 CE
Star Trek: The Next Generation ends after seven seasons
TNG concludes with the finale 'All Good Things...', which later wins a Hugo Award. #StarTrek #TNG
Jan 16, 1995 CE
Star Trek: Voyager premieres
A series about a starship stranded in the Delta Quadrant, featuring the first female captain as lead, Captain Kathryn Janeway. #StarTrek #Voyager
Nov 22, 1996 CE
Star Trek: First Contact film released
The TNG crew travels back in time to stop the Borg from preventing first contact between Earth and Vulcans. #StarTrek #Film
Sep 26, 2001 CE
Star Trek: Enterprise premieres
A prequel series set a century before the original, focusing on early warp travel and the founding of the Federation. #StarTrek #Enterprise
May 13, 2005 CE
Star Trek: Enterprise ends
The series concludes after four seasons, marking the end of Star Trek on television until 2017. #StarTrek #Enterprise
May 8, 2009 CE
Star Trek reboot film released
J.J. Abrams directs a reboot featuring a new cast playing the original characters in an alternate timeline, revitalizing the franchise. #StarTrek #Film )
Sep 8, 2016 CE
50th anniversary of Star Trek's premiere
Fans and media celebrate the golden anniversary of the original series with special events and retrospectives. #StarTrek #Anniversary