Donald Duck Day

Celebrate everyone’s favorite cartoon character, Donald Duck on June 9th, Donald Duck Day.

Donald Duck made his cartoon debut in "The Wise Little Hen" in the summer of 1934. However, he wouldn't meet Mickey Mouse until his second appearance in "Orphan's Benefit" later that year. It wasn't long before the introduction of Daisy Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Despite their superior actions, they were unable to rob Donald's attention. You can't replace his confusing, confusing charisma, and that's why Donald has appeared in more movies (over 200 films) than any Disney character. So let's celebrate June 9th - National Donald Duck Day!

And his achievements don't stop there. He co-hosted the 1958 Academy Awards with little help from Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, and Jimmy Stewart. Oh, and they named an asteroid after him in 1995. If that doesn't convince you that he is a force of nature, know that he has a star on the Boulevard, Hollywood Fame. We're not sure what webbed footprints he left in front of the Chinese Theatre, but we'll be happy to roll with it. Well, what do you give a duck that has it all? Your own vacation!

History of Donald Duck Day

The world was introduced to Disney's beloved Donald Duck on June 9th, 1934. In spite of starting as a comic book character, Donald Duck is the most published non-superhero character from the past to now. He is such popular that Donald Duck is considered as a national hero in Finland, which is a pop culture icon in Finland, which is similar to Hello Kitty in Japan. Wearing his signature blue sailor suit without pants, Donald Duck has appeared in more short films and feature films than any other Disney character. It is the diverse nature of his character that has allowed him to play a wide variety of roles, from an army officer and a teacher, to an uncle to three ducklings.

Walt Disney recommended Donald Duck as a sharp character to balance with docile Mickey Mouse. During the testing phase of Donald, Disney read about Australian cricketer Donald Bradman after being fired for ducking.

Besides, another prominent feature of Donald Duck is the voice. Clarence Nash, who is Donald's original voice actor, had created a distinct voice with 'buccal speech', a form of pronunciation that uses the inner cheeks to produce sound instead of the larynx. Nash firstly discovered when trying to imitate his pet goat.

In the 1940s, Donald Duck surpassed Mickey Mouse with over 128 stand-alone animated shorts. This really was Donald's decade, when he became famous faster than any other Disney character. During World War II, despite halting much of its production, Disney made its stand by using Donald Duck in several American propaganda films. One of them had brought the Academy Award for 'Best Short Film'.

In addition to his success in the movies, Donald owned a comic strip in the 40s, which branched out into a series of indie comic books about Donald Duck, and is loved by adults and children until now. In the comics, Donald who lives in the town of Duckburg is the loving uncle of his grandchildren Huey, Dewey and Louie is much more peaceful. Moreover, her voice is clearer than the original Donald.

After the death of Walt Disney, Donald Duck had not appeared on screen again until 1983. He continues to be a legend until now and still features in animated films, TV shows, and movies. What makes Donald so likable and fun is that he's always in situations and difficulties, and has to get out on his own with his wits and fragile resources. Because of his politicization during the Second World War, Donald was also excellent at taking down opponents and appearing in campaigns around the world.

Tradition of Donald Duck Day

Many of us grew up watching the cartoon Donald Duck. We always remember the scene where Donald lost his temper over little things and fell into funny situations. To revisit these memories, catch up with their favorite Donald Duck cartoons today and maybe even introduce them to a child.

Donald Duck has also appeared in many video games like "Kingdom Hearts" and has his own comic book! These comics require sourcing but are well worth buying - some are even collectibles. There are many Donald Duck DIY art projects that can be found online. In addition, you can indulge in some Donald Duck-themed crafts that are very interesting.

Some truths about Donald Duck

• Donald Duck has a younger sister

Donald has a twin sister, named Thelma, Dumbella, or Della in various stories, who became an astronaut.

• Donald's Breakthrough Role

After debuting on the screen, a short film titled "Don Donald" really made Donald famous with the audience.

• Daisy is not Donald's first love!

In the animated short "Don Donald", Donald Duck tries to win his love Donna Duck.

• Donald the fighting duck

In 1947, Walt Disney approved Donald Duck as the official mascot for the University of Oregon's Fighting Duck.

• Get out right now, Mickey Mouse.

Donald Duck has appeared in seven animated films, more than all of his other Disney friends.

How to celebrate Donald Duck Day

• Immerse yourself in Donald

Joyful! You have about 225 Donald Duck movies to choose from. That number may sound scary, but there's no harm in having too many good options. If you're looking for something fun and action packed, check out "Mickey, Donald and Goofy: The Three Musketeers". But if you want to curl up with a book, then comics are indispensable. Pretty much everything that Carl Barks draws is gold.

• Throw a Donald Duck theme party

You don't have to go all the way (we recommend wearing long pants), but wearing a red tie and sailor hat will lift everyone's spirits. For good measure, you can encourage your guests to wear a duck nose piece. And if the whole outfit doesn't appeal to everyone, there's always a t-shirt. To make things a little more fun, why not hold a contest for the coolest Donald T duck? Whether they're custom-made or store-bought, there are bound to be some pleasant surprises.

• Go to Disneyland or Walt Disney World

If you are staying nearby, come and visit Donald in person. The great thing about mascots is that they bring joy to the whole family. Children get to see a cartoon character come to life, and adults get to relive their childhood a bit. But be warned: Donald is a very popular duck. Practicing your Donald Duck accent is a good way to save time in line.

Some reasons for Donald Duck Day being loved

• That voice

Donald Duck owns the most iconic voices in Hollywood and it is ripe for imitation. You have tried to imitate the voice of your favorite cartoon character, right? It's a lot of fun, and in real Donald Duck fashion, you don't have to understand. Honestly, the fewer people who understand you, the better. That's how you know you're making an impressive contribution to National Donald Duck Day.

• He taught us about real ducks

Donald isn't just any kind of duck; he is the American Peking duck. As the name suggests, this duck is mainly raised in China. They have not become popular in the United States until 1873. Interestingly, Peking duck made its first appearance on Long Island, but Donald's accent doesn't reflect that. This proves his acting genius even more.

• He has inspired some of our favorite cartoons

Without Donald Duck, we wouldn't have some of our favorite cartoons from the '90s - "Duck Tales" is one of them. Who can forget the scene where Scrooge McDuck swims through the money? Every kid fantasizes about doing it at least once, and it's sad to think where we would be without it. A thought is sadder than a world without Darkwing Duck.