Debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Date: May 15, 1928 • Location: Washington, United States

Mickey and Minnie Mouse made their film debuts in the animated cartoon Plane Crazy.

Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The longtime corporate icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company and a figurehead of American animation, Mickey is an anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large shoes, and white gloves. He is often depicted with a cast of characters including his girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, his best friends Donald Duck and Goofy, and his nemesis Pete.