Timeline: Walt Disney

Dec 5, 1901

Born

Walt Disney was born in Dec 5 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jan 1, 1910

The Disneys moves to Kansas City

Walt Disney moved to Kansas City and attented the Benton Grammar School and met Walter Pfeiffer. He introduced him to the world of motion pictures.

Jan 1, 1917

Walt's family migrated to Chicago.

In high school, Walt started taking courses at the Chicago Art Institute. He wanted to join the Army but was rejected and he was only sixteen. Then joined the Red Cross after he was sent to France. (Date and Month Unknown)

Apr 27, 1917

Walt graduates

Walt Disney graduated from Benton School for 8th grade.

Jan 1, 1918

Walt finished freshman year

Walt Disney finished freshman year at McKinley High School.

Jan 1, 1920

Worked with Ubbe Iwerks

In Jan 1920 he established the Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists Company.

Jan 1, 1923

Walt moved to Hollywood

Walt moved to Hollywood to become a director. In October Walt and his brother, Roy sighed a contract with M.J. Winkler, a cartoon distributor in New York.

Apr 1, 1925

Marries again

Walt marries again with Lillian Bounds in April 1925. (Day Unknown)

Jul 13, 1925

Gets Married

Marries Lillian Bounds on July 13.

Feb 1, 1926

Walt renames the studio

Walt renames the studio to "Walt Disney Studio" on Feb 1926. (Day Unknown)

Jan 1, 1927

Creats the series Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

The studio created the series of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Mintz distribution acquired all the rights of 'Oswals'.

Jan 1, 1928

Walt Disney creats Mickey Mouse

Walt Disney's imagination gave birth to Mickey Mouse. The cartoons 'Plane Crazy' and 'Steamboat Willie' followed.

Jan 1, 1930

Disney signed a distribution contract

Disney signed a distribution contract with Columbia Pictures.

Jan 1, 1932

Won the Academy Award

Walt Disney won an Award for 'Flowers and Trees'

Jan 1, 1933

'The Three Little Pigs' became a success

Walt Disney made a cartoon called 'The Three Little Pigs' and it became very popular. (Date and Month Unknown)

Jan 1, 1934

Donald Duck became the second most popular in Disney's creations

Sep 24, 1937

The Mickey Moust film 'Hawaiian Holiday is released

On Sep. 24, 1937 the Mickey Mouse film "Hawaiian Holiday" is released. Donald Duck, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy also appear.

Jan 1, 1938

Snow White was released

Snow White was released and earned around $8 million.

Apr 27, 1940

Disney Studios debt reached $4.5 million

In 1940s 'The Disney Studios' debt reaches $4.5 million.

Feb 19, 1941

The movie 'Fantasia' opens

In February 19, 1941, the film "Fantasia" opens in Chicago, Illinois.

Feb 27, 1941

Walt gets an Academy Award

On February 27, 1941 Walt gets an Academy Award, (Music, Best Song) is won for the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" from the film "Pinocchio". An Academy Award (Music, Best Score) is won for the film "Pinocchio".

Jan 1, 1949