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 Buck Rogers radio series began broadcasting, bringing the character to radio audiences.
Twelve-chapter Buck Rogers film serial released, starring Buster Crabbe.
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.
Anthony ‘Buck’ Rogers fights in World War I as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Buck Rogers is caught in a cave-in caused by a meteorite impact, which leads to his prolonged suspension animation.
Following the cave-in, Buck Rogers is preserved in suspended animation for about 500 years.
Buck Rogers awakens approximately 500 years later to a vastly changed Earth, now facing futuristic challenges.
Buck becomes an important officer in the Earth Defense Directorate, fighting various space threats including the Draconian Empire.
Buck has multiple encounters with Princess Ardala, a recurring antagonist and leader of the Draconian Empire.
Major military campaigns against the Draconian Empire take place, with Buck Rogers playing a key tactical and leadership role.
Buck Rogers participates in exploratory missions uncovering new civilizations and planets in the solar system and beyond.
Under Buck’s influence, Earth Defense develops advanced space weaponry and defense systems to maintain peace and security.
