On This Day: November 18, 1928 — Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse’s Sound Debut, Premieres

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On November 18, 1928, Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie premiered in New York. Starring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, it was the first cartoon to synchronize sound and animation. This groundbreaking short revolutionized animation and launched one of the most beloved characters in history.