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Walter Elias Disney born
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Walt joins the Red Cross
To join the Red Cross Ambulance Corps, Walt lies about his age and alters his birth certificate. -
Walt signs a contract to produce the Alice Comedies
The contract, signed with M. J. Winkler, is considered to be the start of the Disney company, first known as the The Disney Brothers Studio. -
marries Lillian Bounds
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is released
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"Steamboat Willie" is born at the Colony Theatre in New York
Steamboat Willie the first animated cartoon with sound. -
Flowers and Tree is released
Flowers and Trees is the first full-color cartoon. It wins an Academy Award. -
Walt's first child, Diane Marie Disney, is born
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Walt & Lillian adopt Sharon Mae Disney
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres at the Carthay Circle Theatre
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first full-length cartoon. It grosses $8 million and wins an Academy Award, allowing Walt to pay off all his bank loans within six months. -
The Disney Studios begins its move to Burbank from Hollywood
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Walt Disney Studios on strike
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The Walt Disney Music Company is formed
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Disneyland opens in Anaheim
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Mickey Mouse Club debuts on television
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Walt Disney dies
