National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States debuts Sesame Street.

Sesame Street is a groundbreaking American educational television program designed for young children, particularly preschoolers. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett and produced by the Children’s Television Workshop (now known as Sesame Workshop), Sesame Street debuted on November 10, 1969, on PBS. The show combines live-action, puppetry, and animation to teach children basic educational and social skills in an engaging and entertaining way. With its innovative approach and beloved characters, Sesame Street has become one of the most influential children’s programs worldwide.
Sesame Street was conceived as a tool to help close the educational gap for disadvantaged children by providing them with free, quality learning content on television. Its goal was to prepare children for school by teaching them foundational skills in reading, counting, science, social skills, and emotional intelligence.
The show aimed to engage children in learning through a format that combines humor, music, and storytelling, making it entertaining and educational at the same time.