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02-11-2008, 05:30 AM
Feb. 11, 1918 – Animator, Imagineer, sculptor and Disney Legend Blaine Gibson was born in Rocky Ford, Co. (He would create hundreds of sculptures from which Audio-Animatronics figures and bronzes would be produced for exhibits in the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and Disney theme park around the world. Among his contributions will be Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, and Enchanted Tiki Room. He would also sculpt all 41 U.S. Presidents, including Bill Clinton, for the Hall of Presidents at WDW.)
Feb. 11, 1926 – Actor Leslie Nielson was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. His Disney credits include “Santa Who?” and the TV series “Swamp Fox.”
Feb. 11, 1938 - Disney’s Donald Duck cartoon “Self Control” was released. Clarence Nash was the voice of Donald Duck.
Feb. 11, 1949 - The Disney Donald Duck short “Donald’s Happy Birthday” was released.
Feb. 11, 1969 – It was announced in Miami, Fl. that a 3-year project agreement has been signed between Allen Contracting Co., as general contractor, and the presidents of the 17 individual international unions, which would be involved in constructing the first phase of WDW. The contract assures continuity of construction by making strikes and other work stoppages unnecessary.
Feb. 11, 1970 - Variety reported that Walt Disney had secretly taken its movie, “Song of the South” out of circulation back in 1958. The publication claimed the movie was pulled because of racist attitude in the film.
Feb. 11, 2002 – The Walt Disney Co. agreed to let Travelocity.com sell hotel reservations and theme park tickets online. By allowing the discount-travel giant to do this, Disney hoped to expand its marketing efforts on the Internet.
Feb. 11, 2003 - The Walt Disney Co. received 44 Oscar nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, 13 nominations for “Chicago”, 10 for “Gangs of New York”, 9 for “The Hours”, and 3 nominations for “Lilo & Stitch, “Treasure Planet”, and Spirited Away”.
Feb. 11, 2004 – Comcast announced its hostile bid for Disney as stock prices jump nearly 15%.
Feb. 11, 2007 – Randy Newman’s “Our Town” (from the Disney/Pixar Cars) won Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media at the 49th Grammy Awards.
Feb. 11, 1926 – Actor Leslie Nielson was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. His Disney credits include “Santa Who?” and the TV series “Swamp Fox.”
Feb. 11, 1938 - Disney’s Donald Duck cartoon “Self Control” was released. Clarence Nash was the voice of Donald Duck.
Feb. 11, 1949 - The Disney Donald Duck short “Donald’s Happy Birthday” was released.
Feb. 11, 1969 – It was announced in Miami, Fl. that a 3-year project agreement has been signed between Allen Contracting Co., as general contractor, and the presidents of the 17 individual international unions, which would be involved in constructing the first phase of WDW. The contract assures continuity of construction by making strikes and other work stoppages unnecessary.
Feb. 11, 1970 - Variety reported that Walt Disney had secretly taken its movie, “Song of the South” out of circulation back in 1958. The publication claimed the movie was pulled because of racist attitude in the film.
Feb. 11, 2002 – The Walt Disney Co. agreed to let Travelocity.com sell hotel reservations and theme park tickets online. By allowing the discount-travel giant to do this, Disney hoped to expand its marketing efforts on the Internet.
Feb. 11, 2003 - The Walt Disney Co. received 44 Oscar nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, 13 nominations for “Chicago”, 10 for “Gangs of New York”, 9 for “The Hours”, and 3 nominations for “Lilo & Stitch, “Treasure Planet”, and Spirited Away”.
Feb. 11, 2004 – Comcast announced its hostile bid for Disney as stock prices jump nearly 15%.
Feb. 11, 2007 – Randy Newman’s “Our Town” (from the Disney/Pixar Cars) won Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media at the 49th Grammy Awards.