The number of the day is 47.
That's because Sesame Street is celebrating its 47th birthday. The show, which helped teach so many of us how to read, count and understand concepts like big and small, went on the air for the first time November 10, 1969.
Celebrity appearances became a regular fixture on Sesame Street, and athletes have been a big part of the mix. Here are some notable guests:
Kobe Bryant
Albert Pujols
David Beckham
Venus Williams
Harlem Globetrotters
Keith Hernandez and Mookie Wilson
Julius Erving
Bo Jackson
Arthur Ashe
Vince Carter
Dwight Howard
David Robinson (as part of a celebrity singing ensemble)
