Hollywood Walk of Fame By Sheree Lacey Apr 7, 1958 Hollywood Walk of Fame was created. Feb 8, 1960 Construction for the Hollywood Walk of Fame began Feb 9, 1960 Joanne Woodward was the first person awarded a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame through a ceremony. May 10, 1978 Los Angels designated the Hollywood Walk of Fame a historic-cultural monument Nov 18, 1978 Mickey Mouse became the first cartoon character to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Jan 11, 1993 The Apollo XI moon landing mission with Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins receive the first star in the Walk of Fame Jan 11, 2002 Walk of Fame breaks tradition and Muhammad Ali's star is placed on the side of the Kodak Theater Entertainemt complex. Oct 28, 2010 A time capsule was buried where the Hollywood Walk of Fame originated at the corner of Hollywood and Highland