Fans pay tribute to Star Trek on its 50th anniversary
50 years, countless actors past and present, one defining show

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On 8th September 1966, American broadcaster NBC broadcast the first ever episode of Star Trek. Fifty years on, the transformative sci-fi franchise is still inspiring fans and discovering new generations.
So how to celebrate? How to show just what this series means to people? Well, just one scroll through #StarTrek50 is enough to give you a sense of how many people Star Trek has touched.
"I have been, and always shall be, your friend." ??#StarTrek50 pic.twitter.com/qmYRianLtW
— Jacob (@TayloredBites) September 8, 2016
Fans young and old have been sharing memories of the show…
Here is my #StarTrek50 selfie with @Marina_Sirtis in 1988! #LLAP50 pic.twitter.com/ILMg6i87kO
— Brandon Carmody (@brandonjcarmody) September 8, 2016
…and showing their appreciation for the many, many people who made it all possible.
Thank you @Marina_Sirtis & @4TerryFarrell for creating great women Starfleet officers and role models ?? #StarTrek50 pic.twitter.com/XBiTmztpY3
— Female Enlightenment (@OlympedeGouges) September 8, 2016
Thank you Ethan Phillips and @robertbeltran74 for creating great characters and great, happy memories. #StarTrek50 pic.twitter.com/GFq6TrRfWI
— Female Enlightenment (@OlympedeGouges) September 8, 2016
There are thousands more actors, extras, staff, crew and fans and many more who made today possible. Thank you. I love you. ??? #StarTrek50
— Female Enlightenment (@OlympedeGouges) September 8, 2016
Star Trek is about celebrating the things that make us different. #StarTrek50 ? pic.twitter.com/fxJri9u18n
— Rebecca Eisenberg (@ryeisenberg) September 7, 2016
Everyone has a favourite.
Celebrating #StarTrek50 with a nod to the often forgotten DeForest Kelley. Here's to you McCoy. pic.twitter.com/jHAIk8T1Dj
— Rachel ⚡️ (@kirbytherachel) September 8, 2016
No one is forgotten.
Missing you a lot today Leonard. You'll never be forgotten. ??✨ #StarTrek50 #LLAP50 pic.twitter.com/PameesSMji
— Crystal Ledger (@heathledgering) September 8, 2016
Today, of all days, is a day to be proud.
I'll always be a proud Trekkie. I can't imagine, that a series will ever inspire a whole generation as much as Star Trek did #StarTrek50
— Becci♡ (@PresidentBecci) September 8, 2016
Happy half century to Star Trek and full power to the warp engines of the next generation of Trekkers @hmfwalker #startrek50
— Mark Walker (@MarkWalker59) September 8, 2016
Happy #StarTrek50. I'm always looking for an excuse to post this photo. ??? pic.twitter.com/h7O4OFcAb3
— Ideas of Ice & Fire (@IDEASOFICE_FIRE) September 8, 2016
Now, what will the next 50 years bring?
Don't just wish for another 50 years of Star Trek… #StarTrek50 pic.twitter.com/9zpxIwmPie
— Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby) September 8, 2016