9 March 1959 Posted on March 9, 2016 by Staff The Barbie doll makes is first shown at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Misfortunes, untoward events, lay open, disclose the skill of a general, while success conceals his weakness, his weak points." Horace — Click here for more from Horace Related posts: 9 March 1959 10 March 1959 10 March 1959 30 May 1959 30 May 1959 1 April 1959 16 September 1959 14 June 1959 14 June 1959 22 February 1959