This Day in History: The Barbie Doll Makes Its Debut (Sat., March 9)
This Day in History:, The Barbie Doll
Makes Its Debut.
March 9, 1959.
The 11-inch doll was
introduced to the..
Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Handler had purchased while in Europe. The figurehead of an eponymous brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. The brand has expanded into a multimedia franchise since 1984, including video games, animated films, television/web series, and a live-action film.
This Day in History:, The Barbie Doll
Makes Its Debut.
March 9, 1959.
The 11-inch doll was
introduced to the..
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