Disney bought Capital Cities, ABC, and ESPN for $19 billion.
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Disney's classic movie 'Lady and the Tramp' was released in theaters in the US.
The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida received its 100-millionth visitor.
Disney's Mary Poppins was released and premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
Walt Disney's 'Aristocats' was released.
ABC premiered Walt Disney's first TV show, 'Disneyland.'