8 Facts You Didn't Know About Mickey Mouse

Created in 1928, Mickey Mouse is known as one of Disney’s most iconic figures. Here are eight fun facts you may not have known about the fun-loving mouse. 1. Mickey Mouse was created
as a replacement for another character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. 2. Mickey Mouse was
originally named Mortimer. 3. ‘Steamboat Willie’ was the first animation to feature synchronized music and sound effects. 4. ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ first
debuted on October 3, 1955. 5. In 1935, Mickey Mouse was
redrawn with a pear-shaped body,
white gloves and a shortened nose. 6. Walt Disney himself voiced Mickey until 1946, when Jimmy MacDonald took over the role. 7. ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ is responsible for launching Justin Timberlake’s career. 8. Mickey Mouse was the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.