February 22, 2025: Historical Events from This Day

Happy birthday to Pebbles from “The Flintstones” who turns 62 today! Can you believe it’s been that long since baby Pebbles was introduced to the world in 1963? Yabba dabba doo! On this day in TV history, we also saw a multi-car accident keeping doctors busy on the 150th episode of “ER” in 2001.

And who can forget the iconic series finale of “Sex and the City” in 2004? The show concluded after six seasons, leaving fans with a total of 94 episodes to binge on. Plus, we got two feature films and the recent reboot “And Just Like That…” with Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis on HBO Max.

Speaking of 2004, “Super Millionaire” hit the airwaves for a 5-night run with Regis Philbin offering a top prize of $10 million. And over on Fox, fans said goodbye to “The O.C.” after four seasons.

Another notable TV moment? The conclusion of “CSI: NY” in 2013 after a successful nine-season run. The forensic procedural drama kept viewers on the edge of their seats with stellar performances from Gary Sinise and the rest of the cast.

Switching gears to the movie world, 1934 brought us “It Happened One Night” at Radio City Music Hall, a film that walked away with five Oscars. And who can forget Shirley Temple alongside Bill Robinson in “The Little Colonel” in 1935, sparking a magical on-screen partnership?

And in music news, “Ray of Light” by Madonna graced our ears in 1998, delighting fans with her seventh studio album. Fast forward to 2017, and Jay-Z made history as the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, alongside other legends like Max Martin.

In sports, 1962 saw Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record with 34 free throw attempts. But who can forget the “Miracle on Ice” from the 1980 Winter Olympics? The United States stunned the Soviet Union in a historic men’s ice hockey game, immortalized by Al Michaels’ famous call, “Do you believe in miracles? YES!”

And on the scientific front, Dolly the Sheep made headlines as the world’s first cloned mammal in 1997, marking a groundbreaking achievement by the Roslin Institute in Scotland.

So, whether you’re a TV buff, a music fanatic, or a sports enthusiast, February 22nd is a day to remember for entertainment milestones across the board. What’s your favorite moment from today’s history?