Mickey Mouse's 80th birthday
Updated on 18 November 2008
One of Disney's best known characters is celebrating his 80th birthday.
Mickey Mouse first graced the silver screen back in 1928 - when his profile and personality were decidedly more rat-like than the loveable mouse we know today.
Co-created by Walt Disney himself, Mickey was originally named Mortimer.
Mickey was created during a difficult time when Walt was the head of a struggling two man studio.
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