8 Fun Facts About Mickey Mouse.
Created in 1928, Mickey Mouse is known as one of Disney’s most iconic figures.
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In celebration of Mickey Mouse Day, here are eight fun facts you may not have known about the fun-loving mouse.
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, Mickey Mouse was created as a replacement for another character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
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, Mickey Mouse was originally named Mortimer.
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, ‘Steamboat Willie’ was the first animation to feature synchronized music and sound effects.
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, ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ first debuted on October 3, 1955.
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, In 1935, Mickey Mouse was redrawn with a pear-shaped body, white gloves and a shortened nose.
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, Walt Disney himself voiced Mickey until 1946, when Jimmy MacDonald took over the role.
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, ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ is responsible for launching Justin Timberlake’s career.
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, Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame