Walt Disney's Bambi debuts on This Day in History, August 13th, 1942

Just 72 years ago, the movie Bambi won America's hearts when it premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Check out the video above for amazing Disney facts!

More on This Day in History...

1899: Movie director Alfred Hitchcock was born in London.

1960: Anniversary of the first successful first two-way telephone conversation by satellite.

1961:Berlin is divided.

2004: The 28th summer Olympic games opened in Athens.

2​008:Michael Phelps won the most medals for any Olympic athlete with his 10th and 11th career gold medals.

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