Let us begin this story in bubbles … with “Barbie Spa Day.” See 12-inch Barbara Millicent Roberts (Barbie) and friends ...

Mattel Inc.; Chesnot/Getty Happy birthday, Barbie! Barbara Millicent Roberts — who we all know as Barbie — turns 65 on March 9, and in honor of her big birthday, Mattel has released a new doll ...

Barbara Millicent Roberts. (Named after the Mattel founders’ daughter, Barbara Handler; their son, of course, is named Ken.) According to brand lore, Barbie was officially born on March 9 ...