Donald Duck made his debut on June 9, 1934 and has been a target of rumors and questions ever since. Snopes Membership. ... Donald does wear a bathing suit when he goes swimming.

At least one notable fan — Donald Duck voice artist Daniel Ross — also claimed in a 2022 TikTok post that he maintains a yearly “tradition” of singing “Happy Birthday” in Donald’s voice.

Donald, usually seen wearing a sailor suit with a cap and either a black or red bow tie, starred in over 128 animations throughout the 1940s, overtaking appearances by Mickey Mouse.