Harry Beck version of the London Underground diagram. In March 2013 a blue plaque was unveiled on the house where Beck was born, in Wesley Road in Leyton, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Tube map. GB Railfreight named locomotive 66721 after Beck in January 2007. Beck's idea has been emulated by subway, bus and transit companies around the world and many urban rail and metro maps use his principles. He was featured on a BBC2 series called "Map Man" in 2004. Harry Beck Henry Charles Beck (4 June 1902 – 18 September 1974), known as Harry Beck, was an English
Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary other events. Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan hosted the activities. It also marked the farewell appearance of the original Pikachu Balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which flew above Bryant Park. A new Pikachu balloon, which features the mascot of the franchise chasing a Poké Ball and cheeks that light up, premiered at the 80th annual event November 23. Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary Pokémon: Tenth Anniversary was a special celebration that took place in 2006 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the debut of the "Pokémon Red" and "Blue" video games, whose introduction in Japan, on February 27, 1996, launched