13 Milestones Of Mickey Mouse That'll Show You How Fast Time Flies

It has been nearly a century since Mickey Mouse first appeared in Steamboat Willie (1928), and he has never stopped taking the world by storm. Everybody loves this guy, that’s for sure. He is not only an animated character, but he’s also the symbol of the mighty Walt Disney Animation Studios, as well as the childhood of many people around this world.

#1. 1928

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Mickey Mouse made his debut on 18 November 1928 and quickly went viral. And even though he first appeared in Steamboat Willie, Plane Crazy was actually the very first Mickey Mouse cartoon that was made by Disney. The movie was released a year later after the filmmakers added some sound to it.

#2. 1929

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 In 1929, Mickey Mouse first talked in The Karnival Kid.

#3. 1930

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In 1930, the first Mickey Mouse product was sold, and it was a writing tablet for kids.

#4. 1935

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In 1935, we got to see Mickey Mouse in colors with The Band Concert!

#5. 1939

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1939 was Pluto's year with the first cartoon that featured him, which was titled The Pointer.

#6. 1940

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In 1940, Disney released Fantasia, one of the most outstanding works in the studio's history.

#7. 1947

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Here's the amazing Walt Disney with a Mickey sketch in 1947.

#8. 1953

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On Mickey's 25th anniversary, Walt Disney received a special portrait created by John Hench - who also did the same thing for him on the 50th, 60th, 70th, and 75th anniversaries.

#9. 1966

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The first Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955 in California, but it wasn't until 11 years later that people could admire such a wonderful moment between Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at this magical themed park.

#10. 1983

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In 1983, Mickey's Christmas Carol - an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, was released to the public.

#11. 2006

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In 2006, Disney first introduced a 3D Mickey Mouse with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

#12. 2017

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In 2017, Mickey went viral again with an animated series called Mickey and the Roadster Racers.

#13. Today

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Despite all the ups and downs, Mickey Mouse today is still a global icon that's adored by millions of people in this world. Isn't he incredible?!