Break out the cake and candles. Disney's most famous duck is celebrating a birthday
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What gift do you get for an 89-year-old duck?
Well, time is short because today is Donald Duck's birthday, or as some people like to call it: National Donald Duck Day.
Why is Disney character Donald Duck's birthday celebrated on June 9?
Donald Duck made is first screen debut on June 9, 1934.
National Donald Duck Day was first proclaimed by in 1984 when Donald turned 50.
Donald Duck was created by Walt Disney when he heard Clarence Nash doing his duck voice in 1934.
In 2002, Donald Duck was listed by TV Guide as one of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time.
He has appeared in more films than any other Disney character.
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When is National Mickey Mouse Day?
In case you were wondering, there is a National Mickey Mouse Day and it falls on Nov. 18. Mickey Mouse is celebrated every year on this day because the first film appearance by the mouse was in“Steamboat Willy”, first released November 18, 1928 in New York.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Disney's Donald Duck's birthday celebrated with national day
