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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International Day of Human Space Flight
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World Numbat Day
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A path lain with petals
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Fat Bear Week
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World Rhinoceros Day
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Cherry blossoms spring to life
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National Park Service anniversary
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Behold the mighty Aldeyjarfoss
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A monster view in Scotland
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Composite of photographs from the Apollo 15 mission
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Manatee Awareness Month
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Sequoia National Parks 134th anniversary
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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National Public Lands Day
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Yosemite National Park turns 132
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World Rivers Day
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A city of bridges
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Aerial view of the Colorado River Delta in Mexico
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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National Pumpkin Day
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Perseid meteor shower over Nevada
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A cliffside harbor in Sardinia
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South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida
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Walton Lighthouse, Santa Cruz, California
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An old celebration for a new season
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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National Find a Rainbow Day
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, India
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