Ruth Handler
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27 April, 2002
Ruth Handler died in California from complications during surgery for colon cancer at the age of 85.
9 March, 1959
The first Barbie doll premiered at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, costing $3 and becoming an instant hit.
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Main Milestones
Birth
November 4, 1916
Ruth Marianna Mosko was born in Denver, Colorado, to Polish-Jewish immigrants Jacob and Ida Moskowicz. She was the youngest of ten children and was sent to live with her older sister Sarah when she was six months old.
Marriage
1932
Ruth fell in love with Izzy Handler, an art student, and they married in 1938 in Denver. She encouraged her husband to use his middle name, Elliot, and they moved to California.
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Known For
Inventing the Barbie doll and being co-founder of Mattel.