This Day in Disney History
February 27

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What happened in history on this day: February 27?

On February 27 in ...

  • 1925 - Disney completes the 14th Alice Comedy film, Alice Solves the Puzzle.
  • 1932 - Disney completes the Mickey Mouse film The Mad Dog. Pluto also appears.
  • 1935 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Short Subjects, Cartoons) to Disney for the film The Tortoise and the Hare.
  • 1941 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Music, Best Song) for the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" from the film Pinocchio.
  • 1941 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Music, Best Score) for the film Pinocchio.
  • 1957 - The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, entitled The Chrisler Story, a behind the scenes look at the making of the film White Wilderness, nd Prowlers of the Everglades.
  • 1959 - The ABC TV network airs the Walt Disney Presents TV show, entitled The Adventures of Chip 'n' Dale.
  • 1961 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Goliath II for an Oscar Award in the category Short Subjects, Cartoons.
  • 1961 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film Islands of the Sea for an Oscar Award in the category Short Subjects, Live-Action Subjects.
  • 1961 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates the film The Horse with the Flying Tail for an Oscar Award in the category Documentary, Features.
  • 1966 - The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, featuring Ballerina, part one.
  • 1987 - Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 40-millionth guest.
  • 1997 - The ABC TV network premieres the series Vital Signs.
  • 2005 - In Hollywood, California, the 77th Annual Academy Awards show is held. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Best Animated Feature) to Disney/Pixar for the film The Incredibles.
  • 2005 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards an Oscar (Achievement in Sound Editing) to Michael Silvers and Randy Thom for the film The Incredibles.

Births on February 27

  • 1930 - Birth of Rolly Crump in Pasadena, California, USA; Disney employee 1952-96, artist of films, Disneyland attractions, TV shows, parades, named Disney Legend in 2004.

Deaths on February 27




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