Barbie's careers through the years
Fashion Model Barbie: 1959
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Barbie was created by Ruth Handler and was introduced in 1959 at the annual Toy Fair in Manhattan. Above, Barbie is depicted as a teenage fashion model.
Fashion Editor Barbie: 1960
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Before Anna Wintour was a household name, there was Barbie, who became a fashion editor in 1960.
Nurse Barbie: 1961
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Registered Nurse Barbie made everyone feel better in 1961.
Flight Attendant Barbie: 1961
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Flight attendant Barbie was ready for take-off in 1961.
Ballerina Barbie: 1961
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1961 was a busy year for Barbie, but she made time to pirouette as a ballerina.
Singer Barbie: 1961
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Barbie tried her turn at the mic as a singer in 1961.
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In 1962, Barbie was a tennis player.
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In 1963, Barbie was a career girl.
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In1965, Barbie was an astronaut.
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In 1965, Barbie was a student teacher.
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In 1973, Barbie was a surgeon.
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In 1974, Barbie was Miss America.
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In 1975, Barbie was an Olympic downhill skier.
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In 1975, Barbie was an Olympic athlete.
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In 1976, Barbie was a ballerina.
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In 1977, Barbie was a fashion model.
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In 1984, Barbie was an aerobics instructor.
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In 1985, Barbie was a veterinarian.
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In 1986, Barbie was an astronaut.
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In 1986, Barbie was a rock star.
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In 1991, Barbie was an Air Force pilot.
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In 1991, Barbie was a Naval petty officer.
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In 1992, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 1992, Barbie was a rapper.
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In 1992, Barbie was a business executive.
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In 1992, Barbie was a Marine Corps sergeant.
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In 1992, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 1993, Barbie was a police officer.
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In 1993, Barbie was an Army medic.
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In 1994, Barbie was a scuba diver.
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In 1995, Barbie was a firefighter.
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In 1996, Barbie was a gymnast.
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In 2001, Barbie was an Olympic swimmer.
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In 2002, Barbie was an art teacher.
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In 2003, Barbie was a producer.
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In 2004, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 2004, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 2005, Barbie was an "American Idol" contestant.
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In 2006, Barbie was a ballerina.
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In 2007, Barbie was a chef.
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In 2008, Barbie was a soccer coach.
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In 2008, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 2008, Barbie was a swim instructor.
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In 2008, Barbie was a TV chef.
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In 2009, Barbie was an equestrian rider.
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In 2009, Barbie was a newborn baby doctor.
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In 2010, Barbie was a computer engineer.
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In 2010, Barbie was a computer engineer.
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In 2010, Barbie was a news anchor.
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In 2010, Barbie was a news anchor.
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In 2010, Barbie was a race car driver.
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In 2011, Barbie was a rock star.
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In 2011, Barbie was an architect.
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In 2011, Barbie was an architect.
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In 2012, Barbie was a Presidential candidate.
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In 2012, Barbie was a fashion designer.
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Barbie, who is turning 55 this year, has the cover wrap of the 2014 Sports Illustrated 50th anniversary swimsuit edition.
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In 2014, Barbie was an entrepreneur.
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In 2015, Barbie was a film director.
