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NEW YORK — Ken, fashion doll Barbie’s long-term companion, turned 60 on Thursday, celebrating the milestone birthday with a return to his original look.

Barbies friend Ken celebrates a milestone birthday: 60 The Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 5 1of5A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday, March 8, 2021. Mattel has put the doll on sale this week to commemorate its 60th anniversary.Ted Shaffrey/APShow MoreShow Less 2of5A reproduction of the original Ken doll, launched in 1961 as a companion to Barbie, appears in Bergen County, N.J., on Monday,...

Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did.

Ken is turning 60, two years after his best friend Barbie did.

NEW YORK — Ken, fashion doll Barbie’s long-term companion, turned 60 on Thursday, celebrating the milestone birthday with a return to his original look.

Happy social security birthday Barbie Millicent Roberts! Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy A line utilized during the 1970’s by Consumers Markets, a now defunct regional supermarket chain, to promote their in-store bakery was “Every day is somebody’s birthday – don’t forget the cake!”. That line made an impression on me because it made me realize that every day someone, somewhere has a birthday. Today is the birthday of an American icon, a character that everyone recognizes whether they lov...

March 8, 2021 368 Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control of a Spanish schooner, La Amistad; the justices ruled that the Africans should be set free. On this date: In 1916, more than 400 Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa (VE...

Today is: Barbie Day On March 9, 1959, Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The date became known as Barbies birthday and is now also celebrated as Barbie Day. Barbie was thought up by Ruth Handler, wife of one of Mattels founders, Elliot Handler.  In 1956, Handler bought three German Lilli Dolls and modeled his doll after her. The first Barbie wore a black and white swimsuit, had the full name of Barbara Millicent Roberts, and was available with eith...

This day in history, March 9, 2021: United States v. The Amistad, coronavirus, more Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press Today in History for March 9th Replay Video UP NEXT Today is Tuesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2021. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court, in United States v. The Amistad, ruled 7-1 in favor of a group of illegally enslaved Africans who were captured off the U.S. coast after seizing control...

United States v. The Amistad, Notorious B.I.G., coronavirus and more.