The youngest of 10 children of immigrant parents, Ruth Handler was fiercely independent and had the the ability to dream big. Here’s how she masterminded the world’s most famous doll, Barbie.
How did Barbie become the world’s most famous doll? Launched in 1959, her journey from conception to toy superstardom is filled with vision and quirks. Here are 10 fun facts to explain the Barbie phenomenon.