(CBS DETROIT) - On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll debuted for the first time. The first doll was displayed at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The 11-inch doll was the first mass-produced toy ...

Barbie has been in vogue since 1959. Since her toy store debut, the doll has adapted to each era's fashion standards, strived to hold over 200 careers and impersonated just as many celebrities. The ...

Best known as Barbie, Barbara Millicent Roberts turns 62 years old on March 9. Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she’s become a worldwide sensation. Read: 5 Collector’s ...

The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 65 years old in 2024. Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years. The "Barbie" movie, ...

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

The Barbie movie has been this summer's biggest blockbuster, racing towards $1 billion in global ticket sales and reigniting age-old debates about what Barbie, the famous doll, means to American ...