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01-28-2011, 05:05 AM
Jan. 28, 1977 – Singer, actor, and TV personality Joey Fatone was born Joseph Anthony Fatone, Jr. in Brooklyn, N.Y. Best known as a member of the American pop group, ‘N Sync, Fatone has done voice work for Disney’s "Kim Possible.” He also appeared in the 2007 “Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade” and an episode of “HannaH Montana.”
Jan. 28, 1978 – At the Golden Globe Awards, Best Original Score – Motion Picture went to John Williams for his Star Wars music, beating out Al Kasha & Joel Hirschhorn nominated for Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon.”
Jan. 28, 1979 – The Wonderful World of Disney aired part-1of the 2-part movie “Shadow of Fear.” (Part-2 aired Feb. 4)
Jan. 28, 1980 - The Industrial Bank of Japan announced it would lend $300 million to the Oriental Land Co. to build a Disney theme park in Tokyo.
Jan. 28, 1982 - Wally Boag (the original Pecos Bill) gave his last performance at the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland.
Jan. 28, 1988 – Groundbreaking for the Dolphin Hotel and Swan Hotel complex began in WDW. Michael Graves of Princeton, N.J. was the architect responsible for these 2 hotels.
Jan. 28, 1989 – At the Golden Globe Awards, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was edged out by Working Girl for Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical.
Jan. 28, 1990 – At Super Bowl XXIV (in New Orleans) quarterback Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers shout “I’m going to Disney World!” after his team defeated the Denver Broncos, 55-10. It is the second year in a row that Montana appeared in a Disney ad.
Jan. 28, 1996 – Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith declared “I’m going to Disneyland! Following his teams 27-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Super Bowl XXX (played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Az.)
Jan. 28, 1997 - Bub Thomas, who sang and joked with the “Dapper Dans” on Main Street at WDW was killed in a car accidident in Orlando, Fl.
Jan. 28, 1978 – At the Golden Globe Awards, Best Original Score – Motion Picture went to John Williams for his Star Wars music, beating out Al Kasha & Joel Hirschhorn nominated for Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon.”
Jan. 28, 1979 – The Wonderful World of Disney aired part-1of the 2-part movie “Shadow of Fear.” (Part-2 aired Feb. 4)
Jan. 28, 1980 - The Industrial Bank of Japan announced it would lend $300 million to the Oriental Land Co. to build a Disney theme park in Tokyo.
Jan. 28, 1982 - Wally Boag (the original Pecos Bill) gave his last performance at the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland.
Jan. 28, 1988 – Groundbreaking for the Dolphin Hotel and Swan Hotel complex began in WDW. Michael Graves of Princeton, N.J. was the architect responsible for these 2 hotels.
Jan. 28, 1989 – At the Golden Globe Awards, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was edged out by Working Girl for Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical.
Jan. 28, 1990 – At Super Bowl XXIV (in New Orleans) quarterback Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers shout “I’m going to Disney World!” after his team defeated the Denver Broncos, 55-10. It is the second year in a row that Montana appeared in a Disney ad.
Jan. 28, 1996 – Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith declared “I’m going to Disneyland! Following his teams 27-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Super Bowl XXX (played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Az.)
Jan. 28, 1997 - Bub Thomas, who sang and joked with the “Dapper Dans” on Main Street at WDW was killed in a car accidident in Orlando, Fl.