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Walt Disney

  • Walter Elias Disney is born

    Walter Elias Disney is born
  • Disney family moves to Missouri

  • Disney family moves to Kansas

  • Walt graduates from Benton High School

  • Walt get s a job at Posman-Rubin Commercial Art Studio

  • Walt starts work at Kansas Slide Company. Walt names his films "Laugh O Grams"

  • Incorporates the Laugh O Gram films with $15,000 from local investors

  • Moved to Hollywood to become a director

  • Alice Comedies reach theaters

  • Walt marries Lillian Bounds

    Walt marries Lillian Bounds
  • Walt names studio Walt Disney

    Walt names studio Walt Disney
  • Steamboat Willie, also known as Mickey Mouse is created. It is the first animated film.

    Steamboat Willie, also known as Mickey Mouse is created. It is the first animated film.
  • Mickey Mouse club reaches 1 million members

  • Diana Marie Disney is born

  • Disneyland opens

    Disneyland opens
  • Walt receives Medal of Freedom at the White House

    Walt receives Medal of Freedom at the White House
  • Walt Disney dies

    Walt Disney dies