Micky Mouse facts
While investigating facts about Micky Mouse, I found out little known, but curios details like:
November 18 is Micky Mouse's birthday. Steamboat Willie was released in 1928 and is considered by Disney to be his official birthday.
Micky Mouse's first words were "hot dogs".
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 5 of the best facts about Micky Mouse I managed to collect.
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Walt Disney is believed to have stolen the idea of Mickey Mouse from Performo Toy Company who made an original "Micky Mouse" toy. Performo had a court order later to destroy the original toy inventory after Disney got bigger.
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The copyrights to Micky Mouse and Steamboat Willie will expire in less than five years, meaning the character will fall into the public domain instead of Disney ownership.
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If you invite Micky Mouse to your wedding, you will receive Micky and Minnie's autographs, a picture of them on their wedding day, complete with you and your fiancé’s name on a congratulatory certificate.
