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vizsla
07-08-2008, 05:30 AM
July 8, 1776 – According to tradition, the Liberty Bell, in Philadelphia, Pa. Was rung to summon citizens for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Today a replica of the Liberty Bell sits on display in WDW’s Liberty Square. The replica was cast from the mold of the actual Liberty Bell.
July 8, 1877 – Actor Nigel DeBrulier, the inspiration for the model of Sorcerer in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” segment of “Fantasia,” was born in Bristol, England.
July 8, 1909 – Publisher and Disney Legend Mario Gentilini was born in Luzzara, Italy. As director of “Topolino” magazine, he would popularize Mickey Mouse throughout his home land.
July 8, 1913 – Bill Thompson, the voice of Mr. Smee in “Peter Pan”, King Hubert in “Sleeping Beauty,” and Uncle Waldo in “The Aristocats,” was born in Terre Haute, Indiana.
July 8, 1926 – Disney Legend Horst Koblischek was born in Reichenberg, Czechoslovakia. Working in character merchandising he would go on to create the Sport Goofy Trophy and negotiated Disney’s first TV contract in Germany.
July 8, 1938 – Disney’s Donald Duck cartoon “Good Scouts” was released.
July 8, 1956 – The Disney animated short “How to Have an Accident in the Home,” featuring Donald Duck was released.
July 8, 1958 – Disney’s live-action feature film “The Light in the Forest,” starring Fess Parker was released.
July 8, 1964 – Disney’s live-action feature film “The Moon-Spinners,” Starring Hayley Mills and Eli Wallach, was released.
July 8, 1977 – The New Mouseketeers appeared on TV’s “Dinah!” on CBS.

Bethis26fan
07-08-2008, 07:28 AM
Thanks:mickey:

CanadianWDWFan
07-08-2008, 07:41 AM
Thanks Vince!:thumbsup:

Minnie Imagineer
07-08-2008, 07:46 AM
i love this! thank you!

pogo
07-08-2008, 08:41 AM
Thanks Vince. :D

alpro2
07-08-2008, 09:24 AM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup:

Fryguy
07-08-2008, 10:16 AM
Thanks!

Jeff
07-08-2008, 10:58 AM
:thumbsup:

ibrowse17
07-08-2008, 03:28 PM
Wow, 200 years of Disney history:thumbsup:

SgtTigger
07-08-2008, 07:53 PM
Thanks...............









:cop: :tigger:

pdrlkr
07-09-2008, 02:51 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey:

PAYROLL PRINCESS
07-09-2008, 06:29 PM
Thanks Vince.