Celebrated on March 26, Live Long and Prosper Day honors one of the most recognizable phrases in science fiction.

The date marks the birthday of Leonard Nimoy, born in 1931, who portrayed Mr. Spock on “Star Trek.” The phrase and Vulcan salute debuted in the original series, which premiered in 1966 and ran just three seasons, yet became a pop culture giant through syndication, films and spinoffs.

Fans celebrate by rewatching episodes, sharing the salute or doing something that supports health, happiness or prosperity – like reading a book, improving habits or making a smart investment. It’s a fittingly optimistic holiday.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s first novel, "This Side of Paradise," was published on March 26, 1920, and it made the 23-year-old author an overnight literary star.

The novel, about youth, ambition and post-World War I disillusionment, was praised for capturing the voice of a new generation and quickly sold out its first printing. Its success also helped Fitzgerald marry Zelda Sayre. Born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, he was named after his distant relative Francis Scott Key, who wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Fitzgerald later published "The Great Gatsby" and "Tender Is the Night," but his debut novel was what made him famous.

Martin Short, born March 26, 1950, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, has built a career by being one of the funniest and most energetic performers in the room.

He first broke out on “SCTV” before joining “Saturday Night Live,” where characters like Ed Grimley made him a comedy standout. From there, Short moved easily into films like “Three Amigos” and “Father of the Bride,” plus Broadway, hosting and live comedy.

His longtime friendship and touring partnership with Steve Martin became one of comedy’s most beloved pairings. More recently, “Only Murders in the Building” introduced him to a new generation of fans.

Today is National Spinach Day, celebrating the leafy green that ended up in everything from salads to smoothies.

Spinach originated in ancient Persia before spreading to India, China and Europe, where it became prized for both nutrition and versatility. By the Middle Ages, it was widely grown and sometimes called “the prince of vegetables,” eventually reaching the United States, where California now grows about 75% of the nation’s crop. Popeye helped make spinach famous in the 1930s, and the cartoon is often credited with boosting spinach sales. Today it is eaten fresh, sautéed, creamed, blended and baked into savory dishes.

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