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HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY! (facts via BarbieMedia)

* Barbie’s real name is Barbie Millicent Roberts

* Barbie is from Willows, Wisconsin. She attended Willows High School

* Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, brought her vision of a three-dimensional doll to life with the introduction of Barbie in 1959

* Barbie first appeared in the now-famous black-and-white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail

* Barbie has four sisters: Skipper (1964), Stacie (1992), Kelly (1995) and Krissy (1995)

* Barbie’s first pet was a horse named Dancer

* The first Barbie doll sold for $3.00 (1959)

* Barbie’s signature color is Barbie pink: PMS 219

* Barbie’s first boyfriend, Ken, debuted two years after Barbie in 1961

* Ken was named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler

* Ken and Barbie broke up on Valentine’s Day in 2004 after being together more than 43 years

* The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes

* Barbie has been outfitted by more than 70 famous couturiers

* Barbie has had more than 108 inspirational careers