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02-13-2008, 05:37 AM
Feb. 13, 1930 – “Autumn,” the third 4 seasons symphony was released. It was directed by Ub Iwerks and released through Columbia Pictures.
Feb. 13, 1933 – Artist Eric Larson married Gertude Jannes in Utah. With marriage, he will seek a new job with greater potential. (Larson would go on to work with the Disney Studio and become one of Walt’s “Nine Old Men.”)
Feb. 13, 1952 – Disney’s True-Life Adventure film “The Olympic Elk” was released.
Feb. 13, 1966 – Disney’s part-1 of its 2-part movie “The Legend of Young Dick Turpin” aired. (part-2 aired Feb. 20, 1966)
Feb. 13, 1976 - Animator John Lounsbery, one of Walt’s “nine Old Men”, and known for his work on, “Dumbo”, “Melody Time”, and “Robin Hood”, died in California.
Feb. 13, 1985 - Mickey Mouse, accompanied by Disneyland’s Ambassador Melissa Taylor, began a 30 day flight around the world celebrating Disneyland’s 30th anniversary.
Feb. 13, 1998 - Animator Jules Engels, who worked on Disney’s Fantasia, was awarded the “Friz” lifetime achievement award for animation at the 1998 Santa Clarita International Film Festival.
Feb. 13, 1999 – Michael Weiss won the men’s national title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, skating to music from “Mulan.”
Feb. 13, 2004 – Disneyland hosted a Friday the 13th ceremony to light up the Tower of Terror’s marque. The event, which included a screaming contest, was hosted by comedian Gallagher. (The new attraction would open in May).
Feb. 13, 2007 – Danielle Day and her family from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan spent the night inside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. The first time a Canadian family is Disney’s World’s first, to ever win a nights stay as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway.
Feb. 13, 1933 – Artist Eric Larson married Gertude Jannes in Utah. With marriage, he will seek a new job with greater potential. (Larson would go on to work with the Disney Studio and become one of Walt’s “Nine Old Men.”)
Feb. 13, 1952 – Disney’s True-Life Adventure film “The Olympic Elk” was released.
Feb. 13, 1966 – Disney’s part-1 of its 2-part movie “The Legend of Young Dick Turpin” aired. (part-2 aired Feb. 20, 1966)
Feb. 13, 1976 - Animator John Lounsbery, one of Walt’s “nine Old Men”, and known for his work on, “Dumbo”, “Melody Time”, and “Robin Hood”, died in California.
Feb. 13, 1985 - Mickey Mouse, accompanied by Disneyland’s Ambassador Melissa Taylor, began a 30 day flight around the world celebrating Disneyland’s 30th anniversary.
Feb. 13, 1998 - Animator Jules Engels, who worked on Disney’s Fantasia, was awarded the “Friz” lifetime achievement award for animation at the 1998 Santa Clarita International Film Festival.
Feb. 13, 1999 – Michael Weiss won the men’s national title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, skating to music from “Mulan.”
Feb. 13, 2004 – Disneyland hosted a Friday the 13th ceremony to light up the Tower of Terror’s marque. The event, which included a screaming contest, was hosted by comedian Gallagher. (The new attraction would open in May).
Feb. 13, 2007 – Danielle Day and her family from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan spent the night inside Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. The first time a Canadian family is Disney’s World’s first, to ever win a nights stay as part of the Disney Dreams Giveaway.