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1923 - October 16 - Roy and Walt Disney found The Walt Disney Company.

On October 16, 1923, brothers Roy O. Disney and Walt Disney founded The Walt Disney Company, initially known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. The company was founded in Los Angeles, California, and started as a small animation studio. Walt Disney, a talented animator and storyteller, was the creative force behind the company, while Roy Disney handled the business aspects.

The Walt Disney Company started by producing a series of short films, most notably the "Alice Comedies," which combined live-action with animation. Over the years, the company grew rapidly, producing groundbreaking animated films such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937, which was the first full-length animated feature film. The company continued to expand its offerings, branching out into television with shows like "The Mickey Mouse Club" and "Disneyland." Today, The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest and most successful entertainment conglomerates in the world, encompassing film studios, theme parks, television networks, and more.

October 16, 1923

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