Official National Lampoon Bicentennial Calendar 1976 facts for kids
The Official National Lampoon Bicentennial Calendar 1976 was a funny calendar published in 1975. It was created by the popular humor magazine National Lampoon. Christopher Cerf and Bill Effros wrote and put together this special calendar.
What is the Bicentennial Calendar?
This calendar was made to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. The Bicentennial was a big celebration in 1976. It marked 200 years since the United States declared its independence in 1776. The calendar used humor to look back at American history.
Who Created This Calendar?
Christopher Cerf is a writer and musician. He is known for his work on children's television shows. He helped create many songs and segments for Sesame Street. Bill Effros is also a writer. Together, they made sure the calendar was full of jokes.
What's on the Cover?
The cover of the calendar shows a drawing of Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore is a famous monument in South Dakota. It has giant sculptures of four US Presidents. These are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. On the calendar cover, the sculpture of President Lincoln has a small mark on his forehead. This mark is a funny, but also a bit sad, reference to how he died in 1865.
