Today In History
Barbie Dolls Price $1.29 By far the most iconic toy launched in 1959 was the ( Barbie Fashion Doll from Mattel ) costing just $1.29. there were a few hundred thousand sold and today a genuine 1959 Barbie can sell for up to $10,000. They were only made in 2 styles with a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and a ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette
today in history
Today, the U.S.-Israel military partnership is stronger than it ever has been, and it continues to grow, stated Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command in a news release, while aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier today.
Camp Blaz will serve as a strategic hub and training area for joint forces, allies and partners in the region. "The Marine Corps has a deep history in Guam, and we are committed to continuing that strong relationship," she added.
Lincoln County was created by the territorial legislature in 1869 to honor the president. It was originally much larger than today (see pink county in the middle of the map). Chavez, Eddy and Otero Counties were carved out of it, reducing it to its current size today.
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on February 11, including Nelson Mandela's release from prison after 27 years in 1990, Whitney Houston's death in 2012 and Thomas Edison's birthday.
Five years ago: An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below; three people were killed and dozens were hurt. (Investigators found that the train was traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone.) A fire and blackout at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest, forced the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights just days before the start of the Christmas rush; airlines said some of the grounded travelers would have to wait days before there would be available seats on flights. The Los Angeles Lakers retired numbers 8 and 24, both of the jersey numbers worn by Kobe Bryant, the leading scorer in franchise history. 041b061a72