On today’s date in 1968, “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” premieres on NET. Created and hosted by Fred Rogers, the long-time PBS classic has him calmly talking to viewers about joy, empathy, and care of people. 🌟 Michael Keaton’s acting debut! 🌟 Mr. Rogers and Tom Hanks are 6th cousins! 🚫 Aug. 31, 2001

Welcome to the final astrological star sign of Pisces! Part 12: Pisces! ♓️

Here’s to a Happy Valentine’s Day! 😍👍💘

On today’s date in 1984, the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983) special “I Love The Chipmunks Valentine Special” premieres on NBC. Brittany wishes Alvin to dance with her at the Valentine's Dance, so he fears she would leave him due to their fights. Alvin’s alter ego, Captain Chipmunk, boosts charm!

On today’s date in 1990, “Super Mario Bros. 3” releases for the NES. Set in a stage play, King Koopa (Bowser) sends his 7 Koopalings attacking kingdoms by stealing kings’ wands turning them into animals, so Mario & Luigi set out to the 8 worlds to get Princess Toadstool’s (Peach) letters from Toad.

On today’s date in 1997, “Mario Kart 64” releases for the Nintendo 64. For what’s only the original sequel to "Super Mario Kart" (1992), Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, & Wario race in 16 3D tracks (4 tracks per 4 cups) and 4 3D battle courses, now up to 4 players can race!

On today’s date in 1940, “The Puss Gets the Boot” hit theaters. Tom gets a final warning from his owner of eviction if one more item breaks. Jerry hears this and breaks as many items as possible. Tom eventually gets evicted. 🌟 Grand debuts of Tom & Jerry! 🌟 Original Names; Tom: Jasper, Jerry: Jinx

Here’s to a Happy National Pizza Day! 😋👍🍕

On today’s date in 1999, “Mario Party” releases for the Nintendo 64. Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Peach, and Wario argue over who’s the “Super Star”. They eventually agree to set out in a series of board game adventures to see who can win mini-games. The player with the most power stars wins!

On today’s date in 1964, The Beatles arrive in America. Flying an airplane from London to New York, Lennon, Harrison, McCartney, and Starr met cheering fans, beginning the British Invasion and Beatlemania! 🌟 Their concert on “The Ed Sullivan Show” solidified Beatlemania in America two days later.

On today’s date in 2001, “Paper Mario” releases for the Nintendo 64. Mario is determined to save Princess Peach, her lifted castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser, so he and his friends find the seven Star Spirits as they undo the damage towards the stolen Star Rod in this RPG adventure!

On today's date in 1994, "Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" premieres on Fox Kids. Based on Broderbund's "Carmen Sandiego" games, the international thief head of V.I.L.E. goes on treasure heists globally, so ACME agents Zack and Ivy find clues with Chief's advice to stopping her! 🚫 Jan. 2, 1994

On today's date in 1994, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" releases for the Sega Genesis. As Dr. Robotnik relaunches the crash-landed Death Egg and tricks Knuckles on Angel Island, Sonic & Tails retrieve the Chaos Emeralds again! 🌟 Debut of Knuckles the Echidna. 🌟 First half of “Sonic & Knuckles” (Oct. ‘94).

On today's date in 1961, "The Yogi Bear Show" premieres on broadcast syndication. A spin-off to "The Huckleberry Hound Show", Yogi Bear snatches picnic baskets whilst tricking Ranger Smith in Jellystone Park. Yogi is also friends with Boo Boo Bear and the boyfriend of Cindy Bear. 🚫 Jan. 6, 1962

Welcome to the astrological star sign of Aquarius! Part 11: Aquarius! ♒️

On today’s date in 1999, “Ed, Edd, n Eddy” premieres on Cartoon Network. Created by Danny Antonucci, the Eds plot tricks on the Peach Creek cul-de-sac neighborhood kids into giving them cash, so the trio can buy jawbreakers, though they often find themselves in punishing situations… 🚫 Nov. 8, 2009

Welcome to the astrological star sign of Capricorn! Part 10: Capricorn! ♑️

On today’s date in 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” premieres on CBS. Based on Charles M. Schultz’s “Peanuts”, Charlie Brown feels down, despite Christmas coming. As Lucy Van Pelt advises directing a Christmas stage play, his pals criticize his little tree. 🌟 “Peanuts” TV Special #1; grand debut!

On today's date in 2001, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" releases for Nintendo GameCube. Improving aspects of “Super Smash Bros." (1999), the sequel spices up with orchestral OST, more Nintendo fighters, new stages, and increased combat moves! 🌟 Beware... Metal Mario, Master & Crazy Hand & Giga Bowser!

Also on today’s date in 1977, “Pinwheel” premieres on QUBE C-3 (Proto-Nickelodeon) Created by Vivian Horner, the preschool series takes place in a boarding house called the Pinwheel house owned by Jake. Other characters include Plus & Minus, Franci, Coco, Smithy, and Aurelia. 🚫 July 31, 1984

On today’s date in 1977, Warner Communications launches QUBE into a test market. W.C’s chairman, Steve Ross, gets inspired by a closed-circuit television system at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo in Japan. Testing in Columbus, OH came 30 channels; 10 broadcast, pay-per-view, and community channels.

On today's date in 1982, "Pole Position" releases in arcades. The player drives a Formula One race car at the Fuji Speedway. The first race is a time trial. Based how on how well the racer ranked, it'll get bonus points. The real race has multiple laps with bonus time each lap.

On today’s date in 1947, “Chip an’ Dale” hit theaters. Donald Duck unknowingly chops down Chip N’ Dale’s tree, so he can start a fire. The duo fail tiptoe away with the tree and throw snowballs down the chimney, but succeed in avalanching and knocking out Donald! 🌟 Finalized debut of Chip N’ Dale.

On today’s date in 1993, “Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine” releases for the Sega Genesis. A reskin of Compile’s “Puyo Puyo” (1991) with the premise based on DiC’s “Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog”, it’s up to the player (or Sonic) to blast the badniks and Dr. Robotnik to free the innocent beans!

On today’s date in 1940, “Knock Knock” hit theaters. Woody Woodpecker pecks Andy Panda & Papa Panda’s house roof. Now bothered, Andy puts salt on Woody’s tail as Papa tries to shoot Woody 🌟 Grand debut of Woody Woodpecker! 🌟 Mel Blanc voices Proto-Woody. 🌟 Total “Woody Woodpecker” shorts: 195

On today's date in 1997, "Diddy Kong Racing" releases for the Nintendo 64. Diddy Kong and friends race off Wizpig in many grand prixs! With four tracks in five worlds, there's 20 tracks sum! Racers can drive, hovercraft, and fly various race vehicles! 🌟 Debut of Banjo (sorry Kazooie) and Conker!

On today's date in 1992, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" releases for the Sega Genesis. Sonic’s back to buzzah, run, and spin dash in 10 zones with Tails (in his playable debut) to stop Dr. Robotnik’s Death Egg! 🌟 Sonic becomes Super Sonic with 7 Chaos Emeralds! 🌟 First aspect of half-pipe special stages!

Also on today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog CD" releases for the Sega CD. Sonic dashes to Never Lake, witnessing Little Planet chained to a mountain. Dr. Robotnik plots Little Planet to be a fortress, and invents Metal Sonic to kidnap Amy and outrun Sonic! 🌟 Debuts Amy Rose & Metal Sonic.

Also on today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos" releases for the Sega Game Gear. Sonic and Tails set out to retrieve the Chaos Emeralds from Dr. Robotnik constructing nuclear weapons to destroy Planet Mobius! 🌟 First original handheld "Sonic" game not to be a port/remake.

On today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball" releases for the Sega Genesis. Sonic plunges underwater, surfacing to pinball courses below Dr. Robotnik’s volcano fortress. As a pinball, Sonic smashes Dr. Robotnik’s badniks and machines! 🌟 In-game debut of Sally Acorn & Freedom Fighters!

Welcome to the astrological star sign of Sagittarius! Part 9: Sagittarius! ♐️

On today’s date in 1994, “Donkey Kong Country” releases for the Super NES. Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong go on 40 levels and 7 worlds, a world per boss fight, to retrieve the banana hoard stolen by King K. Rool and his crocodile army; Kremlings! 🌟 Debut of Diddy Kong, King K. Rool, & the Kremlings.

On today’s date in 1952, Pluto's Christmas Tree” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse and Pluto look for a tree. Chip N’ Dale hide in the tree seeing Pluto nearby. Once inside, Pluto fails to alert Mickey the chipmunks. Xmas Caroling occurs and Chip slaps “Don’t open until Xmas” sticker on Pluto’s mouth.

On today’s date in 1942, “A Tale of Two Kitties” hit theaters. Babbit & Catstello find food to stop hunger. Babbit sees Orson, but he calls Catstello to get Orson. Methods of jack-in-the-box springs, TNTs, and gliders all fail. Orson yells to turn out the lights! 🌟 Debut of prototype Tweety Bird.

On today's date in 1996, "Sonic 3D Blast" releases for Sega Saturn. Despite the same premise; Sonic spin attacking Dr. Robotnik’s Flicky powered badniks in Flickies’ Island, there are a few notable twists…! 🌟 There’s different BGM, graphics, and special stages apart the Sega Genesis version.

On today's date in 1994, the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983) special "A Chipmunk Celebration" premieres on USA Network. Once Alvin and his brothers invite their relatives, they audition a Thanksgiving play with unfamiliar roles. They use a rescue imagination to confidently perform their roles!

On today’s date in 1994, “Spider-Man: The Animated Series” premieres on Fox Kids. Spider-Man/Peter Parker balances fighting supervillains like Green Goblin & Dr. Octopus and be a good human being to best friend Harry Osborn and to girlfriends Felicia Hardy & Mary Jane Watson. 🚫 Jan. 31, 1998

On today’s date in 1959, “Rocky & Bullwinkle” premieres on ABC. Created by Jay Ward, funny skits, quotes, great characters, and satirical humor take stage in Frostbite Falls! 🌟 Humor inspired “The Simpsons”, “Rocko’s Modern Life”, and “Angry Beavers”. 🌟 Later episodes aired on NBC. 🚫 June 27, 1964

On today’s date in 1949, “Hippety Hopper” hit theaters. A caged baby kangaroo saves a suicidal mouse. They plan to scare Sylvester the Cat with the mouse bigger. A bulldog tries battling Sylvester, but the mouse bites his foot and the kangaroo kicks him out. The bulldog and Sylvester stop fighting.

Also on today’s date in 2001, “Luigi‘s Mansion” releases for the Nintendo GameCube. Luigi won… IN A CONTEST!? It’s up to Luigi to use Professor E. Gadd’s Poltergust 3000 to vacuum all sorts of ghosts throughout the ugly mansion and save Mario from King Boo! 🌟 Debut of Professor E. Gadd & King Boo.

On today's date in 2001, the Nintendo GameCube launches with 12 launch titles including “Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader”, “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3”, and “Wave Race: Blue Storm”. With a comfortable controller update from Nintendo 64’s, there’s no new notable features. 🚫 Aug. 14, 2007

On today's date in 1998, "The Powerpuff Girls" premieres on Cartoon Network. Created by Craig McCracken, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are Professor Utonium’s experiment result, accidentally mixing Chemical X! Townsville’s mayor calls the girls to defeat foes with their powers! 🚫 Mar. 25, 2005

On today’s date in 1997, “Sonic R” releases for the Sega Saturn. Sonic & Tails are about to go on vacation as Tails notices a World Grand Prix flyer. After realizing Dr. Robotnik will race, they too, race! Knuckles & Amy join Sonic & Tails in winning races and Chaos Emeralds away from Dr. Robotnik!

On today’s date in 1932, “Parade of the Award Nominees” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse leads a caricature nominee parade of for Best Actors. Assisted by his friends, the nominees are Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Lynn Fontanne, Alfred Lunt, Helen Hayes, Fredric March, and Marie Dressler.

On today’s date in 1928, “Steamboat Willie” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse sails the paddle steamer, whistling. Pete the Cat makes Mickey work, but sees Minnie Mouse running late. After that, they play “Turkey in the Straw”. 🌟 Grand debut of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse! m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ldp...

On today's date in 1992, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" releases for the Sega Game Gear. Unlike the Sega Genesis version releasing a week later, this iteration witnesses Sonic finding all the Chaos Emeralds to rescue Tails from and defeat Dr. Robotnik again. 🌟 Debut of Miles "Tails" Prower.

On today’s date in 1958, “The Chipmunk Song” airs on radio stations. Created and composed by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., Alvin, Simon, & Theodore are ambitious to Xmas Carol as Dave Seville records them singing. 🌟 Grand debut of Alvin and the Chipmunks! 🌟 Alvin wants a hula hoop; hot toy for 1958-1959.

On today’s date in 1951, “Drip-Along Daffy” hit theaters. Daffy Duck is a Western hero and Porky Pig serves as his comedic relief. Spoofs show a man chasing and shooting another man, two horse riders angrily aim to shoot each other, and a gun pointing masked horse stealing a smithy’s horseshoes.

On today’s date in 2000, “Sonic Shuffle” releases for the Sega Dreamcast. Sonic and friends answer Lumina Flowlight’s call to get Precioustones by moving spaces with cards in colorful board maps and partaking in mini-games to save her dream world; Maginaryworld, from Void, while wary of Dr. Eggman!

On today’s date in 1996, “Tomb Raider” releases for Sony PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Microsoft DOS. Archaeologist-adventurer Lara Croft travels to many ancient ruins and tombs in 3D puzzles to hunt for Scion of Atlantis artifacts in Peru, Greece, Egypt, and Ascension Island!