Disneyland, in Anaheim, California, was the first theme park of Walt Disney and the only one opened in his lifetime. Disney conceived it as a clean, family-friendly alternative to the seedy amusement parks of the time, and it was planned with themed lands including Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland, centred on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Its opening day was marred by overcrowding, counterfeit tickets and heat, but it soon became hugely popular. The park inspired later Disney resorts around the world and shaped the development of themed entertainment, and it has been expanded and updated many times.
Before and after
- 21 June 1955Birth of Michel Platini
- 27 June 1955Birth of Isabelle Adjani
- 1 July 1955Founding of Yamaha Motor Company
- 3 July 1955Birth of Li Keqiang
- 17 July 1955Construction of Disneyland
- 12 August 1955Death of Thomas Mann
- 1 September 1955Founding of Non-Aligned Movement
- from 6 September 1955 to 7 September 1955Istanbul pogrom
- 14 September 1955Birth of Leo XIV
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