The Disney cartoon character Pluto, Mickey's faithful dog, made his debut in 1930, the same year Clyde Tombaugh, an astronomer at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, discovered the dwarf planet. There is speculation that Walt Disney named the animated dog after the recently discovered planet to capitalize on its popularity, but other accounts are less certain of a direct link.
Author: Jonah Leffler
Last Updated:
Views: 5675
Rating: 4.4 / 5 (45 voted)
Reviews: 84% of readers found this page helpful
Name: Jonah Leffler
Birthday: 1997-10-27
Address: 8987 Kieth Ports, Luettgenland, CT 54657-9808
Phone: +2611128251586
Job: Mining Supervisor
Hobby: Worldbuilding, Electronics, Amateur radio, Skiing, Cycling, Jogging, Taxidermy
Introduction: My name is Jonah Leffler, I am a determined, faithful, outstanding, inexpensive, cheerful, determined, smiling person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.