Walt Disney had just lost the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, which was very upsetting to him. But, more than that, if he wanted to keep his company going, he needed another character. He came up with Mickey Mouse on a train, with his wife. Originally titled Mortimer Mouse, Lillian Disney suggested that Mortimer was a bit too snooty, and Mickey came to be.
Mickey debuted on the 18th of November, 1928, in 'Steamboat Willie', so this date is his birthday.
Steamboat Willie was the first animation with integrated sound, and in fact was not Mickey's first cartoon. Two other Mickey Mouse cartoons were created before this one, but Walt Disney delayed them when he learned about integrated sound technology. So, these two other cartoons were actually
released to the public after Steamboat Willie.
So, if you would please join me in wishing Mickey a happy birthday...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY MOUSE!!!
Becky.
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