For information about Star Trek-related events in 1957, see Early production history.

EventsEdit

• October 4 - The Soviet satellite Sputnik becomes the first Human-made object to enter space. This event ushers in the Space Age. (TNG: "Loud As A Whisper"; ENT: "Carbon Creek")

• A Vulcan ship, which had been investigating the launch of Sputnik I, crash-lands on Earth near Carbon Creek, Pennsylvania, leading to unofficial First Contact between Humans and Vulcans. (ENT: "Carbon Creek")

• Donald Raymond is born on Earth. (TNG: "The Neutral Zone")

• Chevrolet manufactures the Bel Air automobile. (VOY: "Lifesigns")

Episodes Edit

• ENT: "Carbon Creek" (in part)