The Crocodile Hunter

The premier of The Crocodile Hunter may not be the most obvious historical event, but the show, which has been seen by more than 500 million people in 130 countries, has inspired millions of people and has kick-started numerous conservation efforts.

The Crocodile Hunter (image to be licensed from Google)

The Crocodile Hunter first aired in 1996 and starred Steve Irwin, an Australian zookeeper and conservationist. The show ran until 2004 following Steve Irwin's untimely death.

Public Domain Video from archive.org

Steve's mission was to save wildlife which he accomplished through his television activism and the Wildlife Warriors, an organization that he and his wife, Terri, started in 2002. 

The Crocodile Hunter (public domain)

The Crocodile Hunter featured Steve Irwin interacting with various animals in the wild and in the Australia Zoo.

Steve Irwin presenting (public domain)

He was known for his enthusiasm and excitement for wildlife.

Steve Irwin getting show ready (public domain)

Fair use (cut multiple clips together on YouTube)

Steve Irwin received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2018 because of his work on The Crocodile Hunter.

Original photo of Steve Irwin's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

His family, Terri, Bindi, and Robert, as well as his close friend Wes attended on Steve Irwin's behalf.

Original photo of the Irwins and Wes at the Hollywood Walk of Fame