This Day in Disney History: FEB 27

2005:

At the 77th annual Academy Awards, Disney/Pixar's

The Incredibles wins Best Animated Feature Film of the Year (beating out

Shark Tale and Shrek 2). Michael Silvers and and Randy Thorn win Oscars

for Achievemnent in Sound Editing for their contributions to The Incredibles.

1895:

Edward Brophy, the voice of Timothy Q. Mouse in Disney's 1941 classic Dumbo, is born in New York City.

1935:

An Oscar (Short Subjects, Cartoons) is won for the Disney film The

Tortoise and the Hare at the 1934 Academy Awards, held at the

Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

1940:

Actor Bill Hunter, the voice of the Dentist in the 2003 Finding Nemo, is born in Australia.

1941:

"When You Wish Upon a Star" - written by Leigh Harline and

Ned Washington - for the Disney film Pinocchio, is awarded an Oscar for Best Song at the 13th Academy Awards. Leigh Harline, Paul J. Smith and Ned Washington take home Oscar for Best Original Score (also for Pinocchio).

1957:

The Disneyland television series airs "The Crisler Story / Prowlers of the

Everglades."

1959:

The TV series Walt Disney Presents airs

"The Adventures of Chip 'N Dale."

1968:

Louis Armstrong and his 7-piece band record 3 songs in a New York City studio for his upcoming LP Disney Songs the Satchmo Way. This day's session includes "Bout Time," "The Bare Necesseties," and "Ten Feet Off The Ground."

The album's remaining tunes will be cut in March.

1985:

Actor J. Pat O'Malley passes away in California. His vast Disney credits include

Robin Hood, The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, Son of Flubber and One Hundred

and One Dalmatians.

1987:

Tokyo Disneyland welcomes its 40-millionth guest.

1992:

Movie star Elizabeth Taylor takes over Disneyland for a

private after-hours 60th birthday bash.

1994:

Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan skips the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer so she can begin her multi-million dollar endorsements with Disney World.

1995:

Michael Eisner and filmmaker George Lucas are on hand at Disneyland for the official dedication of the park's newest attraction, Indiana Jones Adventure.

1996:

The ABC-TV sitcom Roseanne debuts part 2 of a Disney-themed episode titled "Disney World War II."

2001:

Disney releases the straight-to-video sequel Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (featuring the voices of Alyssa Milano, Mickey Rooney, and Bronson Pinchot) on video and DVD.

Disney releases the CDs Disney's Greatest Hits, Vol 1 and Disney's Greatest Hits, Vol 2. The collections includes performances by such recording artists as Phil Collins and Randy Newman.

2003:

The Atlanta Braves open their 2003 spring schedule with an exhibition game against Georgia Tech at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida. This begins the Braves 6th season of spring training at the 200-acre sports complex.

2006:

Hong Kong Disneyland announces plans to add 3 new attractions.

The Tomorrowland expansion will include Autopia, Stitch Encounter, and the UFO Zone.

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2007:

Muppet Mobile Lab, featuring interactive Audio-Animatronic Muppet characters, is tested at Disney's California Advenure.

The Incredibles was written and developed by Brad Bird, former director of The Simpsons and best known for directing the animated movie

The Iron Giant.

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1938:

The Spanish-language edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs -

Blanca Nieves y los Siete Enanos, is unveiled at the Carthay Circle Theater in Hollywood, California..

2008:

The Atlanta Braves play their first exhibition game of the season at

Champion Stadium in Disney's Wide World of Sports. The Braves

win 8-0 over the University of Georgia.

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