On September 8, 1966, CBS premiered a new television show that would be a cultural phenomenon, though it only lasted three seasons originally. Star Trek was born.
Star Trek influenced me and is what led me to study physics and astronomy originally. I actually like it more than Star Wars (though I do love Star Wars) because Star Trek, to me, is more based in actual science. Many things that were shown on the show lead to physicists, engineers, and inventors creating items today because they were influenced by Star Trek.
Happy 50th Anniversary, Star Trek!
