Barbie turns 55 today! Happy Birthday Barbie! Here are a few fun facts about Barbie from USA today.
1. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
2. She's a Midwest gal. She is from fictional Willows, Wis., and went to high school there.
3. The first Barbie doll sold for $3.
4. Barbie's boyfriend, Ken, showed up two years after Barbie in 1961.
5. Barbie has more than 130 careers over the years, including nurse, rock star, TV anchor and president.
6. Barbie has never been married and has never been pregnant.
7. Ken and Barbie broke up on Valentine's Day in 2004 after being together more than 43 years. They rekindled their relationship on Valentine's Day 2011.
8. Barbie has represented more than 40 different nationalities.
9. She is 11.5 inches tall and weighs 7.35 ounces.
10. Barbie's first pet was a horse named Dancer.
11. Barbie has three sisters: Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea.
12. The best-selling doll ever was the Totally Hair Barbie in 1992.
13. Barbie's BFF is Midge since 1963.
14. She first debuted in 1959 in the black-and-white striped swimsuit.
I found this stunning image on Pinterest.
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