March 26 – Live Long and Prosper Day

Celebrated annually on March 26, Live Long and Prosper Day commemorates the life and work of Leonard Nimoy. Born on this day in 1931, Nimoy is best known for his iconic portrayal of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek franchise.

The Vulcan salute and blessing “Live Long and Prosper” (LLAP) that Spock popularized were both devised by Nimoy himself. Today, LLAP is widely recognized as a maxim for a happy and fulfilling life, a sentiment that Nimoy himself embodied