Barbie Doll Debuts
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Date
March 09, 1959
Type
World
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
New York,
New York,
United States
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Event Details
The Barbie doll, created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by Mattel, made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959.
Named after Handler's daughter Barbara, Barbie revolutionized the toy industry by offering a three-dimensional adult fashion doll, becoming a cultural icon and multi-billion dollar franchise.