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Last updated: 2008 June 26.

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1960 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse Festival to theaters in Germany. [23] 1961 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse Cartoon Festival to theaters in Panama. [23] 1962 (month unknown) The Mickey Mouse Club show returns to TV, as half-hour syndicated re-runs. [113.294] [228.322] 1963 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse Parade to theaters in Germany. [23] November 17 The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, entitled The Truth About Mother Goose, with Ludwig von Drake. This is an expanded version of the 1957 short film. Also shown is Mickey and the Beanstalk. [85.361] [501.574] 1964 (month unknown) The name of the Mickey Mouse Club Theater in Disneyland is changed to Fantasyland Theater. [228.323] [939.88] 1968 (month unknown) Timex introduces the "Mod Mickey" Mickey Mouse watch with a wide strap. Price is US$12.95. [113.109] [230.66] Astronaut Walter Schirra carries a Ingersoll-Timex Mod Mickey Mouse watch on the Apollo 7 spacecraft orbiting Earth. [113.109] (1969 [911.121]) October 25 Life Magazine includes an article celebrating Mickey Mouse's 40th birthday. [230.66] December 22 The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, entitled The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show. [228.321] 1969 May Astronaut Gene Cernan wears a Ingersoll-Timex Mickey Mouse watch during the Apollo 10 mission in space. [113.109] [911.122] 1970 (month unknown) In New York City, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held. Included is a large Mickey Mouse balloon. [911.167] 1971 October 1 The Mickey Mouse Revue Audio-Animatronics musical attraction opens in Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.323] The Mickey's Mart store opens in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. [228.327] 1973 November 19 In Newark, New Jersey, L. Bamberger's Department Store opens its 6th annual Holiday Art Exhibit, including the Mickey Mouse-eum display. [911.145] 1974 May Disney releases the 16-mm film Milestones for Mickey. It includes Plane Crazy, Mickey's Service Station, The Band Concert, Thru the Mirror, Sorcerer's Apprentice, and Mickey Mouse Club March. [23] [228.331] (month unknown) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade includes a huge balloon of Mickey Mouse. [483.88] 1975 (month unknown) The Mickey Mouse Club show returns to TV, as syndicated re-runs. [228.322] October Floyd Gottfredson retires from drawing the Mickey Mouse comic strip for the past 45 years. [23] [48.107] [82.11] [96.77] [228.214] December The Museum of Modern Art in New York City shows the new Disney Studio film Mickey's Birthday Party, tracing development of Mickey Mouse from 1928 to 1975. [911.142] 1976 (month unknown) Bulova introduces an Accutron Mickey Mouse watch for US$150. [230.68] Disney releases the animated film compilation Donald and Mickey to theaters in Japan. [23] 1977 January 19 The Disney studio launches a new series of The Mickey Mouse Club on TV. [37.118] [83.426] [96.83] [122.34] (January 1 [228.322]) (January 17 [389.175]) (month unknown) Wayne Allwine replaces Jim Macdonald as the voice of Mickey Mouse. [209.64] Dell publishes the book Walt, Mickey and Me, written by Paul Petersen, about The Mickey Mouse Club television show. [228.386] 1978 (month unknown) Mickey Mouse guest-hosts NBC's Saturday Night Live TV show. [96.88] The Franklin Mint produces a 24-carat gold on sterling silver pendant to mark the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse. [96.88] Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse Golden Jubilee Shorts Program to theaters in Germany. [23] November 3 Mickey Mouse is given a gold star on Hollywood Boulevard's Walk of Fame, the first cartoon character to be so honored. [911.36] (November 18 [96.87]) November 13 A special Amtrak train carrying Mickey Mouse and Ward Kimball leaves Los Angeles for a five-day trip to New York. [96.88] November Life magazine features Mickey Mouse on the cover of its "Disco" issue. [230.66] November 18 The Museum of Modern Art in New York City holds a birthday party for Mickey Mouse, showing Steamboat Mickey at noon, fifty years after its first public showing. [911.145] November 19 The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, entitled Mickey's 50. [228.326] December 1 The last episode of the new Mickey Mouse Club TV show airs. [228.322] 1979 (month unknown) Bradley introduces the "Disco Mickey" watch package, including a 45 rpm recording of "Disco Mouse" by the Mousketeers. [230.66] 1980 June 25 Disney releases the animated short film Mickey Mouse Disco to theaters. An album of the music is also released. [23] [85.325] [228.323] (1979 [79.29]) September 14 The Mickey Mouse Revue attraction in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World closes. [228.323] [235.84] October 10 Disney re-releases the film Song of the South to theaters. Also shown in the animated short film Mickey Mouse Disco. [501.513] [940.C14] October Disney releases the animated film compilation On Vacation with Mickey Mouse and Friends on videocassette. [911.151] [1073.132] November 23 The NBC TV network airs the Disney's Wonderful World show, entitled Mouseketeer Reunion, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. [228.344] [941.D25] 1981 (month unknown) Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Cartoon Collection Volume 1 on laserdisc in the US, for US$25. It includes: Through the Mirror, The Sleepwalker, Donald's Golf Game, Pluto and the Gopher, Dragon Around, The Whalers, Society Dog Show, Pluto's Sweater, Donald Applecore, The Little Whirlwind, Donald's Diary, Pluto's Blue Note. [15] Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Cartoon Collection Volume 3 on laserdisc for US$25. It includes The Boat Builders, Pluto's Quin-Puplets, Chef Donald, The Moose Hunters, Working for Peanuts, Lend a Paw. [15] Manuel Gonzales retires from Disney. He drew the Mickey Mouse comic strip for the Sunday newspaper page since 1938. [228.209] November 14 The CBS TV network airs the Walt Disney show, entitled A Disney Storybook part one. It features the films Mickey and the Beanstalk, Dumbo, and Working for Peanuts. [228.132] November Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey's Golden Jubilee to theaters in England. [96.89] 1982 (month unknown) Bradley introduces the Cowboy Mickey watch, showing Mickey Mouse with a lasso. [230.68] Disney releases the animated film compilation Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Cartoon Collection Volume 2 on laserdisc for US$25. It includes Canine Caddy, Bumble Bee, Goofy and Wilbur, Dude Duck, Mickey's Trailer, Hawaiian Holiday, Donald's Happy Birthday, Good Scouts, Donald's Fountain of Youth, Soup's On, Lucky Number. [15] July 9 Buena Vista releases the live-action and animated feature film Tron to theaters in the US. It cost US$21 million to produce. It is presented in Super Panavision 70mm. Mickey Mouse has a cameo appearance. (Total American theater ticket sales: US$39 million.) [11] [15] [23] [34.272] [52.65] [97.29] [112.503] [245.34] [246.92] [255.D4] [256.C8] [370.317] [436.65] [440.56] [501.572] [602.40] September Disney releases the animated 16-mm film Buyer Be Wise for educational use. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy star. [23] [228.73] Disney releases the animated educational film The Energy Savers. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy appear. [23] [228.165] November 25 In New York City, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held. Included is a large balloon of Mickey Mouse. [747.4] [748.A1] December 1 Turks and Caicos Islands issues ten postage stamps with scenes from Disney's film Mickey's Christmas Carol. [617.642] 1983 January 1 The CBS TV network airs the Walt Disney show, entitled Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald. [501.597] January 18 The CBS TV network airs the Walt Disney show, entitled Ferdinand the Bull and Mickey. [228.182] (month unknown) Walt Disney Productions introduces a line of home computer software featuring Mickey Mouse and friends. [253.29] April 15 The Fantasyland area opens in Tokyo Disneyland. It includes Mickey Mouse Revue Audio-Animatronics musical attraction. [228.79,93,133,154,229,259,323,385,389] [501.504,507,510,559,573] April 18 The Disney Channel, a cable-TV network, begins broadcasting, at 7:00 AM, with a show called Good Morning, Mickey. The service runs for 18 hours per day. [1] [22] [83.698] [96.90] [235.53] [238.248] [228.129,209] [367.28] (1972 [232.70]) May 3 The TV show Mickey and Donald Kidding Around airs. [228.319] May 25 The Mickey's Christmas Chalet shop opens in Fantasyland at Disneyland. [228.325] (month unknown) Disney launches the TV show Mickey and Donald Present Sport Goofy in 36 countries. [97.50] September 24 The CBS TV network airs the Walt Disney TV show for the last time, entitled Walt Disney's Mickey and Donald. [1] [6] [34.278] [59.165] [83.696] [84.897] [381.661] [501.592,597] October 20 Disney premieres the animated short film Mickey's Christmas Carol in England. The film includes the first appearance of Mickey Mouse on film since 1953. The film cost over US$3 million to make. [7] [11] [23] [15] [85.325] [108.vii] [228.325] [911.152] December 16 Disney releases the animated short film Mickey's Christmas Carol in the US. [7] [11] [23] [15] [85.325] [108.vii] [228.325] [370.278] [911.152] 1984 February 16 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Mickey's Christmas Carol for an Oscar Award in the category Short Film, Animated. [39.637] February 20 Anguilla issues ten postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse participating in Olympic decathlon events. [629.356] April 24 Anguilla issues ten postage stamps depicting Mickey Mouse participating in Olympic decathlon events. [629.356] June 8 Saul Steinberg completes funding investors for a takeover attempt of Disney. He forms the MM Acquisition Corporation (MM for Mickey Mouse). [108.112] [465.48] (month unknown) Disney releases the film Mickey's Christmas Carol on videocassette. [228.325] Sierra On-Line releases the Mickey's Space Adventure game for personal computers. [521.77] December 10 The NBC TV network airs the Disney film Mickey's Christmas Carol. [380.78]