Cartoon Birthdays

#. Cartoon Birthdays

 

People all over the world love watching cartoons.

Two popular ones are "Tom and Jerry" and "Thomas the Tank Engine."

This year, these cartoons are celebrating big birthdays.

Let's learn more about them!

 

@ 80th Birthday of 'Tom and Jerry'

William Hanna and Joseph Barbera creaated "Tom and Jerry" in 1940.

In the U.S. cartoon, Tom always tries to catch Jerry.

But Jerry escapes every time.

People enjoy watching them.

To celebrate the birthday, there were many events around the world.

Australia even made a special silver coin.

It features the duo.

 

@ 75th Birthday of 'Thomas the Tank Engine'

"Thomas the Tank Engine" came from a British storybook in 1945.

In the cartoon, Thomas and his friends go on adventures and help others.

The show is both educational and fun.

Many celebrities wished Thomas a happy birthday.

Prince Harry even helped to make a special episode of the cartoon.