Happy Birthday Bing Crosby
The best-selling record artist of the 20th century, Bing Crosby, was born Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. in Tacoma, Washington, on May 3, 1903.
Entertainment
Elvis is Inducted into the Army
On March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the US Army.
Hattie McDaniel’s Academy Award Win
On February 29, 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Academy Award.
Disney’s Peter Pan Premieres
On February 5, 1953, Walt Disney released his 14th animated feature – Peter Pan.
Charlie Chaplin’s First Movie
On February 2, 1914, Chaplin made his film debut in a short movie called Making a Living.
Snow White Premieres
On December 21, 1937, Walt Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the world’s first full-length animated feature film.
Premiere of Steamboat Willie
On November 18, 1928, Mickey Mouse became a household name with the release of Steamboat Willie.
Birth of Silver Screen Cowboy Roy Rogers
On November 5, 1911, future singer and actor Leonard Franklin Slye, better known as Roy Rogers, was born.
Dumbo Debuts to Positive Reception
On October 23, 1941, Walt Disney released Dumbo, based on the children’s book by Helen Aberson-Mayer.