Mickey Mouse quickly became the mascot of The Walt Disney Company and a symbol of the Disney brand ever since he was created by Walt Disney and starred in his first short, "Steamboat Willie" in 1928.

The version of Mickey Mouse seen in Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy enters the public domain alongside the play Peter Pan, the song “Mack the Knife,” and more.

Mickey Mouse in particular quickly became one of the most iconic characters of the Disney brand. Today, he is featured in virtually every aspect of Disney’s branding.

The original "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" aired from 2006-2016 and is still breaking records as a Top 3 series for preschoolers. Mickey Mouse and friends appear in a scene from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+." ...