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History: March 9 (#2)
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March 9, 1959

The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

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On March 9, in the year 1959: The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Barbie is a fashion doll franchise created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959.

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Why March 9, 1959 matters: The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 9, 1959 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)