History

From humble beginnings in just seven U.S. newspapers, PEANUTS has grown to become not only the best-loved comic strip in history, but a true global phenomenon. Today PEANUTS is featured in online syndication and in thousands of newspapers worldwide; in classic specials and in new streaming series on Apple TV+; and in mobile apps, stage productions, feature films, and books (hundreds of them). PEANUTS has inspired theme park attractions, public art projects, and every kind of consumer product from pj’s to popcorn makers. PEANUTS speaks a universal language—and has also introduced a vocabulary all its own: “Good grief!,” “security blanket,” “You blockhead!” and “Happiness is… .”

• 1952

  On March 16, 1952, Snoopy’s thoughts were first shown in a thought balloon.

• 1956

  Snoopy first appeared upright on his hind legs on January 9, 1956, when he was shown sliding across a sheet of ice after Shermy and Lucy had first done so.

• 1958

  Snoopy is first shown sleeping on top of his doghouse rather than inside it on December 12, 1958.

• 1965

  Snoopy first adopts his World War I Flying Ace persona on October 10, 1965.

• 2000

  Snoopy's final appearance in the comic was on February 13, 2000, when he was shown sitting on top of his doghouse typing Schulz's farewell message to his readers.