Barbie, the iconic doll created by Ruth Handler for Mattel, debuted on March 9, 1959 at the New York Toy Fair, going on to become one of the most influential toys in history.

(WTAP) -On March 9, 1959, the first Barbie doll goes on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City.

The South Street Seaport Museum will present a series of events for Women's History Month, including 'Her-story in Motion' ...

After dressing generations of dolls, Nancy Wiseman says she's found a new model: porch geese.

He got stuck in the bath and met the queen. But despite a few wobbles and procedures, the author still can’t believe his age ...

A former ‘geiko’ theatre is reborn as the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, built around the idea that architecture can carry the past into the present ...

We’ll take in the view from the Municipal Building, where the city plans to open a free observation deck on the 36th floor. We’ll also get details on a fight over replacing a parking lot with two ...

The patent for the telephone turns 150 on March 7; the first call was made three days later on March 10, 1876.

Road-racing gave the American automobile industry an impetus it was never to lose, and few sports events in our history have drawn crowds comparable to the 500,000 who turned out for the Vanderbilt ...

An opening reception for “Curiosities” will take place on Sunday at 12 p.m., with a speech from Herger at 2 p.m.

Walt Disney Imagineering is bringing the next chapter of Princess Tiana's story to life with a brand-new exhibit: Tiana's Joyful Celebration.

Back in the 70s, before helmets were required and warning labels were everywhere, kids had a different kind of childhood.