Buck Rogers first appeared in the novella 'Armageddon 2419 A.D.' written by Philip Francis Nowlan, published in the magazine Amazing Stories.
The Buck Rogers comic strip, drawn by Dick Calkins, debuted in newspapers, popularizing the character.
The science fiction television series 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' premiered on NBC, starring Gil Gerard.
The TV movie 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' aired, serving as a pilot for the subsequent TV series.