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Born
Walt Disney was born in Dec 5 in Chicago, Illinois. -
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. -
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) -
Walt graduates
Walt Disney graduated from Benton School for 8th grade. -
Walt finished freshman year
Walt Disney finished freshman year at McKinley High School. -
Worked with Ubbe Iwerks
In Jan 1920 he established the Iwerks-Disney Commercial Artists Company. -
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. -
Marries again
Walt marries again with Lillian Bounds in April 1925. (Day Unknown) -
Gets Married
Marries Lillian Bounds on July 13. -
Walt renames the studio
Walt renames the studio to "Walt Disney Studio" on Feb 1926. (Day Unknown) -
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'. -
Walt Disney creats Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney's imagination gave birth to Mickey Mouse. The cartoons 'Plane Crazy' and 'Steamboat Willie' followed. -
Disney signed a distribution contract
Disney signed a distribution contract with Columbia Pictures. -
Won the Academy Award
Walt Disney won an Award for 'Flowers and Trees' -
'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) -
Donald Duck became the second most popular in Disney's creations
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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. -
Snow White was released
Snow White was released and earned around $8 million. -
Disney Studios debt reached $4.5 million
In 1940s 'The Disney Studios' debt reaches $4.5 million. -
The movie 'Fantasia' opens
In February 19, 1941, the film "Fantasia" opens in Chicago, Illinois. -
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". -
Donald Duck replaced Mickey as Disney's star
The popularity of Donald Duck increased and replaced Mickey Mouse. -
Opens Disneyland
Walt opens Disneyland -
Disneyland was proud to welcome its one-millionth visiter
On Sep. 8 Disneyland was proud to welcome its one-millionth visiter -
'Mary Poppins' became popular
'Mary Poppins' became the most popular Disney film of the 1960s. It recieved nominations for 14 academic awards. -
Dies
Walt Disney dies of lung cancer
