On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California after its $17 million, year-long construction; the park drew a million visitors in its first 10 weeks.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-07-17 04:00:58">July 17, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.</time>

On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California after its $17 million, year-long construction; the park drew a million visitors in its first 10 weeks.{ai:summary}<p>Disneyland, a $17 million project, opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955, attracting one million visitors in its first 10 weeks. #society</p>

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland’s opening day

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