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It's a big 'Bird'-day!

Reported by: Kristin Moore
Email: kmoore@wfts.com
Last Update: 11/04 11:48 am
Big Bird arrives at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)
Big Bird arrives at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards at The Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird is celebrating the big 4-0!

This also marks the 40th anniversary of the popular children's series.

The show has attracted a lot of high profile guests over the years. Recently First Lady Michelle Obama went to Sesame Street to film a public service message.

In celebration, Big Bird's legs are featured as the "L" on Google today.

Do you have a favorite Sesame Street memory? Please leave your comment and share it with us!

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