Photos: Happy 91st Birthday, Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
Mickey and Minnie made their big debuts in the animated movie “Steamboat Willie" on Nov. 18th, 1928.
Walt Disney 1935
Just to make everything clear, Walt Disney, arriving with his wife Lillian from Europe aboard the Rex perched a stuffed version of Mickey Mouse on the rail in front of him in New York, Aug. 1, 1935. Walt, of course, is the fellow who created Mickey and company. (AP Photo/John Rooney)
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U.S. cartoonist Walt Disney poses with his wife Lillian and one of his creations, Mickey Mouse, on the roof of Grosvenor House in London, June. 12, 1935. The couple are in London on a honeymoon, although they have been married for ten years. (AP Photo)
WALT DISNEY
Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, poses at the Pancoast Hotel in Miami, Fla., on Aug. 13, 1941. An animation innovator, Disney featured his favorite character in "Steamboat Willie," the first short cartoon with a soundtrack, in September 1928. He released his first full-length animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in 1937. A multimedia visionary whose name became synonymous with family entertainment, Disney expanded into television and book publishing, and led the way for a new kind of amusement park known as the "theme park." Disney opened Disneyland in California in the 1950s. (AP Photo)
Walt Disney 1933
An impressive diploma of commendation from the National Academy of Fine Arts at Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been received by Walt Disney, creator of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Disney is being presented with the diploma by Dr. H.C. Niese, right, Argentine consul at Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1933, while Mickey and Minnie look on. (AP Photo)
Walt Disney 1938
Donald Duck, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and 3 of the 7 dwarfs (brought by an admirer) pose with famous animator Walt Disney in Cambridge, Mass., June 23, 1938 in Harvard Yard after the Hollywood animated cartoon producer received an Honorary Master of Arts degree at commencement. (AP Photo/Abe Fox)
DISNEY WORLD OPENING PARADE
Walt Disney World has its grand opening dedication ceremony with a parade down Main Street in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Oct. 25, 1971. Mickey Mouse waves from atop a huge drum. (AP Photo)
Mickey Mouse and Fans
Mickey Mouse welcomes children to the opening of a month long Walt Disney 50th anniversary film retrospective being held on July 9, 1973 in New York at Lincoln Center in Alice Tully Hall. The first film presented was “Alice in Wonderland” which has not been shown in New York in 20 years. Each child attending the show received Mickey Mouse ears. (AP Photo)
Hirohito
Mickey Mouse watches as Emperor Hirohito of Japan walks by to enter Disneyland in Anaheim, Ca., Wednesday afternoon on Oct. 8, 1975. (AP Photo)
Disneyland Emperor Hirohito
Mickey Mouse, left, and Disneyland's Ambassador to the World, Kathy Smith, second from left, join Emperor Hirohito, right, and Empress Nagako during the royal couple's visit to Disneyland at Aneheim, Calif., Oct. 8, 1975. (AP Photo)
Jodie Foster
Actress Jodie Foster is greeted by Mickey Mouse as she arrives at Disney Studio in Burbank, Calif. July 16, 1985 for an evening screening of Disney's latest movie "Black Cauldron." The animated feature, Disney's 25th, took more than ten years to make on a budget of $25 million. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
MICKEY MINNIE PLUTO
Mickey and Minnie Mouse release doves from a party gift box as Pluto looks on during the inaugural performance of "Cinderella's Surprise Party" at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Oct. 1, 2001 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The show is part of the 100 Years of Magic celebration honoring Walt Disney's birth. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove)
KNIGHTLEY
British actress Keira Knightley, a cast member of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," gets her hand kissed by Mickey Mouse while attending a screening of the film at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, June 28, 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
ANDREWS
Actress Julie Andrews pins the Grand Marshal ribbon on a person dressed as the Disney character, Mickey Mouse after Mickey was announced as the Grand Marshal of the 2005 Rose Parade, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in Pasadena, Calif. The 2005 Rose Parade is to take place Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
ARMSTRONG MICKEY MOUSE
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, right, congratulates Disney character Mickey Mouse, wearing a space exploration suit, after they re-launched Disneyland's "Space Mountain" attraction Friday, July 15, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. The ride which was closed for nearly two- years undergoing renovations. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Betty Ford
First lady Betty Ford and Mickey Mouse welcome children of the members of the Diplomatic Corps to a party in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 11, 1974. Mickey Mouse is portrayed by Marvin Weems. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
Mickey Mouse and Minnie
Mickey Mouse, the cartoon character created by Walt Disney, became the 1700th star, and first animated personality, to have his star placed on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 13, 1978. Minnie Mouse joined Mickey on ceremonies in front of Mann’s, formerly Grauman’s, Chinese Theater. Event was one of many that will kick off a nationwide tour for Mickey, celebrating his 50th birthday, as well as the 75th anniversary of Hollywood. (AP Photo/George Brich)
Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter and daughter Amy stand with Mickey Mouse at the White House in Washington on Nov. 17, 1978 during party hosted by Amy in honor of Mickey’s 50th birthday. The party guests are handicapped children from Washington public schools. (AP Photo)
Bob Hope
Two of America’s best known entertainers discover they have one prominent feature in common. Mickey Mouse was the official greeter when “Ole Ski Nose” arrived at Disney World in Orlando, to help celebrate the park’s tenth anniversary. Bob Hope was Grand Marshal at the Tencennial Parade in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 3, 1981, the climax of the opening week of festivities marking the park’s first decade. (AP Photo/PW)
Donald Duck Celebrate 50th Birthday
Donald Duck gestures, mirroring his image on the birthday cake before him, as he and his Disney friends celebrate his 50th birthday at a gathering, at the Ritz-Carlton in Boston on Thursday, Nov. 23, 1984. From left Walt Disney characters Pinnochio, Goofy, Donald, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse are all in Boston for a Friday night appearance at Symphony Hall to benefit child cancer research. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Mickey Mouse and Minnie
Mickey Mouse presents a large heart full of chocolate to his sweetheart, Minnie in Boston on Feb. 12, 1986, as they celebrate Valentine’s Day which is February 14th. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Tokyo Disneyland
Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters wave to visitors at a press performance staged at the new Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1983, which opens in April. Promoters are counting on the Disney name and magic to attract the millions of Japanese who live in the Tokyo Metropolitan area. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inoue)
Disney World 1986
World-renowned Disney characters Minnie and Mickey Mouse wave to crowds along Main Street during a preview parade commemorating the 15th anniversary of Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista , Oct. 3, 1986. The actual parade was held on Friday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Hands Across America
Mickey Mouse and some children participate in Hands Across America at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., May 24, 1986. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith)
Sophia Loren
Color slides show Sophia Loren with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in December 1986 at Epcot Center in Florida. Loren is the tall one. (AP Photo)
Mickey Birthday Reagan
First lady Nancy Reagan, center, licks her fingers after sampling the frosting on Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday cake during visit to the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., June 8, 1988. Mrs. Reagan was at the Central Florida attraction to recognize the foster grandparents program. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mickey Mouse and Minnie
Mickey and Minnie Mouse take turns slicing Mickey’s 60th birthday cake during festivities at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Nov. 18, 1988. 4,000 children from all over the world were invited to help take part in the celebration. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Disney Celebration 1989
Roy Disney, vice chairman of Disney Studios and nephew of Walt Disney, poses with Mickey Mouse, right, and Minnie Mouse at London?s National Film Theatre, Sept. 5, 1989 during a photo session to celebrate a gala launch of the Walt Disney Celebration, giving a chance to trace the progression, both historical and artistic of the work of the Disney Studios. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver)
Euro Disney France
Mickey and Minnie Mouse make friends with European children as they walk through the Euro Disneyland Park, during a press preview of the site on the eve of its grand opening at Marne-la-Vallee, east of Paris on Saturday, April 11, 1992. In background is the Sleeping Beauty castle. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
Mikhail Gorbachev, Raisa Gorbachev
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, left, smiles at Mickey Mouse as his wife, Raisa, waves to onlookers during their visit to the Tokyo's Disneyland in Urayasu, east of Tokyo, Sunday, April 12, 1992. The couple, currently on their 11-day private visit to Japan, were greeted by Mickey and Minnie Mouse upon their arrival. (AP Photo/Tsugufumi Matsumoto)
PRINCESS DIARIES
Actresses Anne Hathaway poses with Mickey Mouse , left and Mimi as she is greeted the crowd Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at the world premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Princess Diaries II: Royal Engagement,” at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Hathaway plays Princess Mia Thermopolis, and actress Julie Andrews,not seen, plays her grandmother Clarisse Renaldi. “The Princess Diaries II,” is a sequel to the 2001 surprise hit about an American schoolgirl ( Hathaway) who inherits the throne of a small European country and is trained for the role by her regal grandmother (Andrews). (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND MICKEY MINNIE
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse play on the main street at Hong Kong Disneyland Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, one day before its official opening. It is Disney's first-ever vacation resort in China. (AP Photo)
WHOOPI GOLDBERG
U.S. actress Whoopi Goldberg poses with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallee, east of Paris, Wednesday July 17, 1996. Goldberg came to promote the new Planet Hollywood restaurant at the theme park. Planet Hollywood will open Friday.(AP Photo/Francois Mori)
WOODS, MICKEY, MINNIE MOUSE
Tiger Woods celebrates his victory in the Disney Classic with Minnie and Mickey Mouse Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Woods finished at 17-under-par 271 and won $450,000, pushing his earnings to more than $4.7 million for the year. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove)
Disney Water Show
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the premiere of World of Color water show at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 10, 2010. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jordin Sparks, Mickey Mouse
An actor dressed as the character Mickey Mouse, right, escorts singer Jordin Sparks to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the New Fantasyland attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The new attraction is the largest expansion at the Magic Kingdom.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Minnie Mouse Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mickey Mouse, from left, Katy Perry and Minnie Mouse attend a ceremony honoring Minnie with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Opening Ceremony Spring 2018 Runway Show
Disney's characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse walk down the runway at the Opening Ceremony Spring 2018 Collection Show presented at Disneyland on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
2019 D23 Expo - Disney Legends Press Line
Singer Christina Aguilera gets a kiss from Mickey Mouse during her handprint ceremony at the Disney Legends press line during the 2019 D23 Expo, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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