Jim Davis based Garfield on the stray cats on his childhood farm.
The first Garfield comic strip released on June 19, 1978.
Jon is a cartoonist, just like Jim Davis!
Garfield was named after Jim Davis' Grandfather, James A. Garfield Davis
Garfield is the most syndicated comic strip of all time
Garfield was born in Mama Leoni's Italian Restarant.
Garfield hates Mondays because its the start of the work week for Jon.
In Sweden, Garfield is known as "Gustaf".
Garfield's breed is half Persian half Orange Tabby.
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