This Day in History: The Barbie Doll Makes Its Debut (Sat., March 9) from barbara mularczyk nago Watch Video

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This Day in History:, The Barbie Doll <br/>Makes Its Debut.<br/>March 9, 1959.<br/>The 11-inch doll was <br/>introduced to the world <br/>at the American Toy Fair.<br/>Barbie was the <br/>brainchild of Mattel, Inc. <br/>cofounder, Ruth Handler.<br/>Handler based <br/>Barbie on the German <br/>comic strip character Lilli.<br/>She named the toy after <br/>her daughter Barbara, whose favorite <br/>toys were the inspiration for Barbie.<br/>Mattel created the first <br/>television commercial for <br/>children to advertise the doll.<br/>Since its creation, <br/>Barbie has been both an <br/>inspiration and a controversial figure.<br/>The doll has been praised <br/>as a role model for young girls, <br/>while also criticized for its perceived materialism