Walter Elias Disney

Walter Disney Is Born

Dec 5, 1901

Walter Elias Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago, Illinios.

Marriage

Jul 13, 1925

Disney marries Lillian Bounds in her hometown of Lewiston, Idaho.

Mickey Mouse

Nov 27, 1928

Disney created Mickey Mouse on November 27, 1928.

The First Academy Awards

May 19, 1932

In 1932 Disney won his first Academy Award for the first color cartoon,titled 'Flowers and Trees'.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Dec 21, 1937

On December 21, 1937 Disney made the first full-length animated musical feature titled 'Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs'.

Full-length Animated Classics

Apr 1, 1940

In 1940 the studio completed full-length animated classics such as Pinocciho and Fantasia.

Disneyland

Mar 31, 1955

In 1955 Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California.

First Color TV Show

Oct 18, 1961

Disney was first to present a color TV show, titled 'Wonderful World Of Color'.

Disney Dies

Dec 15, 1966

Disney died on Dec. 15, 1966 in Los Angeles, California