On this date in 1942, Actress/singer & Disney 
Legend Annette Funicello is born in Utica, New York. She and her family moved to Southern California in 1946. Walt Disney first saw 12-year-old Funicello dancing the lead in Swan Lake at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank, California, and later invited her to audition for his new children’s show, Mickey Mouse Club.
She was a featured Mouseketeer on the hit series and later starred in several Disney features, including The Shaggy Dog, Babes in Toyland, The Misadventures of Merlin Jones, and The Monkey’s Uncle.
Funicello was one of many celebrities who took part in Walt Disney World’s three-day opening festivities in October 1971. In 1977, Funicello guest starred as the Blue Fairy in Disneylands Main Street Electrical Parade!
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Source: ThisDayInDisneyHistory
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Google +1′d this article for you. My twin brothers were absolutely in puppy love with Annette Funicello when she was pregnant with me and begged my mother to name me Annette. She compromised with them by giving me Annette as a middle name, which is what the “A.” stands for in my name
Jill- very interesting, you should comment on the Facebook post!