Jan. 22, 1943: Smiley Pete, Lexington’s most beloved pup, is born. Well, maybe not EXACTLY on Jan. 22, but sometime in 1943, the legendary “Conman Canine” was born. It’s rumored he ...

Pete the Pup (original, 1924 – June 1930; second Pete, September 9, 1929 – January 28, 1946) was a character in Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies (later known as The Little Rascals) during the 1930s.

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.

Kids will find the plot easy to follow and understand the subtext of, and the gags are equally wholesome and cute to amuse ...