Walt Disney

Born

Dec 5, 1901

Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Hermosa, Illinois.

Moving

Jan 1, 1911

In 1911 his family moved to Kansas City where he developed a love for trains.

Returning

Jan 1, 1919

Walt Disney returned from France in 1919.

Lillian Bounds

Jan 1, 1925

Walt Disney hired an ink-and-paint artist named Lillian Bounds.

Silly Symphonies

Jan 1, 1929

In 1929 Walt Disney created Silly Symphonies, which included Mickey's newly created friends which were Mini Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Dec 21, 1937

Walt Disney created his first movie: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on December 21, 1937.

Pinocchio

Feb 7, 1940

Walt Disney's second movie was Pinocchio and was created on February 7, 1940.

Fantasia

Nov 13, 1940

Walt Disney created his third movie: Fantasia was created on November 13, 1940.

Dumbo

Oct 23, 1941

Walt Disney's fourth movie: Dumbo was created on October 23, 1941.

Bambi

Aug 13, 1942

Walt Disney's fifth movie: Bambi was created on August 13, 1942

Cinderella

Feb 15, 1950

Walt Disney's 6 movie (Cinderella) came out on Feb. 15, 1950.

Disneyland

Jul 17, 1955

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955.

Death

Dec 15, 1966

Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966 10 days after his birthday. He died at age 65.