Mickey Mouse Day Cards

Commemorates the debut of Mickey Mouse in the animated short Steamboat Willie, which premiered on November 18, 1928. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, Mickey quickly became an iconic figure in animation and global popular culture. The date is observed by fans, Disney parks and media with events, screenings, special merchandise and social media celebrations; it is a commemorative pop-culture observance rather than a government holiday.