Mickey Mouse turns 87 this month. Born in Walt Disney’s imagination in 1928, the lovable big-eared mouse became not just a symbol of innocent childhood and wholesome fun for generations — but also a symbol of American cultural dominance. For better or worse, Mickey Mouse represents the “Disneyfication” of the world — and he remains one of America’s best known global icons.
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The Academy Award-winning Mickey has appeared in more than 130 films in his long career, not to mention his thriving TV career. Mickey Mouse’s cultural reach — even as Disney is more associated with princesses
