Barbie Doll By gayacohen Jan 1, 1959 The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler. Jun 1, 1959 in the first year 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. Jan 1, 1961 The ken doll was invented. Jun 1, 1961 they started to make red hair barbie dolls. May 26, 1965 Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut Jan 1, 1967 Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist Jun 1, 1969 Barbie had a black friend named Christie Jan 1, 1980 the irs african american babie was invented Jan 2, 1980 the Hispanic Barbie was invented Jan 1, 1992 The best-selling Barbie doll ever was Totally Hair Barbie with hair from the top of her head to her toes May 26, 2014 today the barbie doll is one of the moste famous dolls ever
