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In Europe Ruth came across a German doll known as Lilli. She knew this was the doll she had in mind.
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American Businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the Barbie doll, manufactured by the American toy company, Mattel. It is launched in March, 1959.
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The first Ken doll was released in 1960. The name came from Handlers son, Ken,
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Barbies girlfriend, Christie, was introduced. She is an African-American doll.
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Barbie becomes a hippie, just as the peace and love movement is taking over the nation.
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Barbie proves that it is possible to have it all. She becomes an Olympic skier, a gymnast, skater, doctor, surgical nurse, ballerina and a flight attendant.
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The first Black Barbie is introduced.
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Mattel embraces cowboy chic with Western Barbie.
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Barbie's line of Concert Tour fashions, inspired by Madonna, include a Day-Glo bustier and skintight black pants.
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Barbie joins the Air Force, Navy and Marine Force
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Barbie has a short-lived music career, singing with her group, Barbie and the Beats.
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Barbie helps girls get fit with her pre-recorded dance workout for all girls to enjoy! Featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt as one of the backup dancers.
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Kelly, Barbie's youngest sister is finally added to Barbie's sisters.
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The most expensive Barbie doll in the world is unveiled to mark her 40th anniversary. The doll wears jewelery containing 160 diamonds set in 18-carot white gold, and is worth £50,000.
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Barbies campaign includes Equality, World Peace, Animal Kindness and the Environment.
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Olympic Fan Barbie, holds aussie fags, bottle water, with shoes and medalion.
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MGA Entertainment launched the Bratz range of dolls, a move that would give Barbie her first serious competition in the fashion doll market.
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Barbie stars in her first feature film, Barbie In The Nutcracker.
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In 1976 Barbie was placed in a time capsule, which is set to be opened in 2076
