What Happened on November 18, 1928

Historical Events

Steamboat Willie

Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie" released, first Mickey Mouse sound cartoon

Famous Birthdays

  • Mickey Mouse, Disney cartoon strip character
  • Otar Gordeli, Georgian composer, born in Tbilisi, Georgia (d. 1994)
  • Salvador Laurel, Filipino lawyer and politician (Vice President of the Philippines, 1986-92), born in Paco, Manila, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands (d. 2004)
  • Sheila Jordan (née Dawson), American jazz singer and songwriter, born in Detroit, Michigan

About November 18, 1928

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio