In a This Day in History video, learn that on July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its doors in Anaheim, California; it was a disaster. The summer heat was so intense that women's heels were sinking into the soft asphalt, refreshment stands ran out of drinks, some rides were breaking down, and there was a gas leak. The next day, newspapers announced that Walt Disney's dream had become a nightmare. But Walt and his crew fixed the problems and by the time the year was coming to an end, nearly four million people had visited his magic kingdom.
This Day In History: July 17
