On this day, March 9, 1959, American icon Barbie was “born” at the American Toy Fair in New York City.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 67 years old in 2026. Barbies have offered broader ...

Barbie, the iconic doll created by Ruth Handler for Mattel, debuted on March 9, 1959 at the New York Toy Fair, going on to become one of the most influential toys in history.

The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 67 years old in 2026. Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years. The "Barbie" movie, ...

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: This combination photo shows the he toy doll Barbie in her various incarnations at Leuralla NSW toy and railway museum, as the iconic doll approaches her 50th birthhday May ...