Today, November 18, is the birthday of Mickey Mouse, perhaps the most popular cartoon character of all time and the image of Disney. He was born on 1928 so today he turns 81!

This same day in 1928, Steamboat Willie was released along with synchronized sound. You may have seen the short movie in which Mickey appears in black an white. Over the time his appearance would change.

There will be a special exhibition at the Walt Disney Family Museum with the earliest drawings of Mickey Mouse, vintage merchandise and many more.

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