The character of Mickey Mouse first appeared in the film “Steamboat Willie,” which debuted Nov. 18, 1928. While the famous mouse character made his film debut in “Steamboat Willies,” he had actually been the subject of two shorts prior – “The Gallopin’ Gaucho” and “Plane Crazy” – two films that were later released, according to…
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MICKEY MOUSE’S BIRTHDAY “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” —Walt Disney, Disneyland; October 27, 1954 No one could have put it better-except his wife, of course. Only “insiders” know that Walt originally wanted to name Mickey–Mortimer-can you believe it? Mickey…