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vizsla
03-06-2009, 05:15 AM
Mar. 6, 1994 – The 2-hour Disney movie “One More Mountain” aired on NBC.
Mar. 6, 2001 – WDW president Al Wiess received the 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.
Mar. 6, 2001 – The local chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice honored WDW president Al Weiss with its highest award. The central Florida chapter of NCCJ, a New York based non-profit group, gave Weiss its 2001 Humanitarian of the Year Award during an evening event at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Weiss was honored for his leadership in promoting diversity and racial tolerance within Disney and the community.
Mar. 6, 2001 – Ignacio E. Lozano Jr., left his position on the Disney board of directors.
Mar. 6, 2004 – This day is “Hillary Duff Day” in Houston, Tx. (her Hometown.)
Mar. 6, 2004 – Disney’s animated short “Lorenzo” premiered at the Florida Film Festival.
Mar. 6, 2005 – Disney’s ABC Premiere Event “Oprah Winfry Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God” aired.
Mar. 6, 2006- Give Kids the World, a non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children with life-threatening illnesses (such as visiting WDW and other Florida attractions) celebrated their 20th anniversary. A week-long celebration kicked off at WDW’s Magic Kingdom with actor & Disney fan John Stamos (a long time friend of GKTW).
Mar. 6, 2007 – Disney’s 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD “Peter Pan” was released.
Mar. 6, 2007 – Tom Onosko, who helped refine Epcot, passed away at his home in Madison, WI. Known as the go-to guy for the future, Onosko accurately forecasted how technology would alter the entertainment landscape. Before joining Walt Disney Imagineering as a consultant in 1987. Onosko was a journalist who covered technology and pop culture.

CanadianWDWFan
03-06-2009, 07:39 AM
Thanks Vince!:thumbsup:

Maleficent's Dad
03-06-2009, 08:19 AM
Thank you, Vince! :thumbsup:

BamaJenn
03-06-2009, 10:59 AM
Oh what a great topic idea! I'm going to like this! Great info! :thumbsup:

Though... I could've lived a lifetime without knowing today is "Hilary Duff Day". :D

ibrowse17
03-06-2009, 01:27 PM
Thanks:thumbsup:

PAYROLL PRINCESS
03-06-2009, 10:49 PM
Thanks Vince.

Jeff
03-07-2009, 07:15 AM
:thumbsup:

Mickey91
03-07-2009, 11:01 AM
Thanks Vince!:mickey:

pdrlkr
03-08-2009, 01:01 PM
Thanks Vince! :thumbsup: :mickey: