Mickey Mouse: 8 facts about the world's most famous mouse

Started November 18, 1928

Mickey Mouse as a sailor in the short film "Steamboat Willie" for the first time the movie screens. Today, the character created by Walt Disney is one of the most famous and most popular cartoon stars in the world. The famous mouse knows more people in the world than Santa Claus. But how was the popular figure born and why does she still wear white gloves? Here are the most important facts and figures about Mickey Mouse!

1) The birth of Mickey Mouse

In March 1928, Walt Disney (1901-1966) developed a mouse during a day-long train journey through the United States, which would become the hero of his later films. Originally, he wanted to call the character Mortimer, but his wife Lillian may change his mind and suggest him the name of Mickey Mouse (original title). Because Mickey's hands must come off against the black background – until 1935, the comics were in black and white – he's wearing white gloves. It would allegedly only have four fingers, because Disney otherwise felt reminded of a bunch of bananas.

2) Mickey Mouse in the profile

Mickey Mouse is 109 cm tall and his zodiac is Scorpio. He particularly likes to eat spinach, salads, strawberries and cream. His friends include Goofy, Indiana Goof, Gamma, Rudi Ross, Professor Zapotek and Professor Marlin. His great love is

Minnie MouseHis closest relatives are his nephews Mack and Muck. He also has a special connection with his dog Pluto. Among his enemies are the cat Karlo, Schnauz, Zwerg Zwetschge and the dangerous Gregor, the black ghost.

3) The first appearance

For the first time, Mickey Mouse appears in "Steamboat Willie": the world's first animated feature film premieres on November 18, 1928 at the Colony Theater in New York. That day begins Mickey's abrupt film career.

4) his first words

Mickey Mouse is the first animated character to be able to speak. His first words ("Hot Dog") can be heard in 1929 in "The Karnival Kid". For almost twenty years, Walt Disney himself has been speaking Mickey Mouse.

5) The first comic strip

American newspapers published the first comic book Mickey Mouse on January 13, 1930. This is the extended version of the cartoon "Plane Crazy". It was first textured by Walt Disney and designed by Ub Iwerks. Floyd Gottfredson uses short strips to develop long stories and draws in the 1970s. He invents famous minor characters such as "The Black Phantom" or "Commissar Hunter".

6) Mickey Mouse in Germany

In September 1951, Ehapa Verlag, newly founded, publishes for the first time the magazine Mickey Mouse. It costs 75 Pfennig at this time and is the first German magazine fully printed in color. With the words "Hau Ruck!" and Goofy is trying to start a car, the first comic is open in the magazine. The cover of the first edition is based on the story "Mickey Mouse on Sky Island".

7) Disneyland is born

On July 18, 1955, an amusement park is inaugurated in Anaheim, California, devoted to Mickey Mouse. On opening day only, Disneyland has 30,000 visitors. The first theme park will be followed by three others in Orlando, Florida, Tokyo and Paris over the next few years. To date, more than a billion people have invaded the parks. Little Mickey's are hidden everywhere – their discovery is a must during a visit.

8) Walk of Fame

Also on the Walk of Fame, Micky has many years in front of his cartoons colleagues. In 1978, he became the first star of the cartoon to receive a star on the legendary sidewalk. Only 40 years later, in January 2018, Minnie Mouse will also receive this honor.