January 25, 1961 –
Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on this date.
The birth of the puppies actually happened to the author Dodie Smith. Her dalmatians had 15 puppies, one was born lifeless and her husband revived it. However, they sold most of them, and kept only a small number.
The Haus of Dcaligari 