On this day 50 years ago, public television stations first introduced to viewers a colorful community of monsters, birds, grouches, and ordinary people all living together on a friendly urban street. TV producer Joan Ganz Cooney had developed the idea for "Sesame Street." She was convinced that television, with its ability to quickly capture the attention of young children, could be used for good—to educate as well as entertain. With the help of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, "Sesame Street"s" unique cast of characters, skits, and animated videos introduced a new way to provide early education for young children.
Sunny day, sweepin the clouds away
Today in History
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Marine Day in Japan
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World Childrens Day
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Arctic fox in Norway
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Great cormorants
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A tribute to the ancestors
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A perfect day to fly your flag
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What’s blooming in New Zealand?
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International Tea Day
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A ‘city’ within Valencia
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Nomads of the Gobi
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Oud-West, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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The artists come to Venice
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World Teachers Day
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This reef is nowhere near the sea…
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Mooncake time
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A willowy welcome to spring
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St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights, Michigan
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A march toward a dream
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Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China
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Happy birthday to the Peak!
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Put your flippers in the air…
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A throng of ice and spires
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Bardenas Reales Biosphere Reserve and Natural Park, Spain
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Tour de France begins
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Ring of fire solar eclipse
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A tower of remembrance
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Happy New Year!
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The mighty, mighty mushroom
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World Rainforest Day