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Three Significant Events Of March 1959, 65 Years Ago

1. On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Created by Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel, Barbie quickly became one of the most iconic and popular toys in history, revolutionizing the doll industry and shaping cultural perceptions of femininity and beauty.

  1. 2. On March 10, 1959, a Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule erupted in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The uprising was sparked by fears of Chinese repression and cultural assimilation. The Chinese authorities responded with military force, leading to the Dalai Lama’s escape into exile and a subsequent crackdown on Tibetan resistance.

3. On March 18, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Hawaii Admission Act, officially admitting Hawaii as the 50th state of the United States. This event marked the culmination of a long process of political and cultural integration for Hawaii and its diverse population.

A selection of limited edition prints from 1959:

Blaze Of Glory by Edmond Casarella Annex Galleries
Blaze Of Glory, Edmond Casarella, Annex Galleries
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Etching No. 118, Zao Wou-ki, Gilden's Art Gallery
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Untitled from Le Poeme de la femme 100 tetes, Max Ernst, Isselbacher Gallery
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Constellations, Joan Miró, William Chambers Art
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Two Houses, Michael Rothenstein, Osborne Samuel Gallery
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The Pool, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Chicago Fine Prints
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Deux Femmes avec un Vase à Fleurs, Pablo Picasso, John Szoke Gallery
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Salade de Alf Landon, from Wild Raspberries, Andy Warhol, Shapero Modern
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Untitled, Georges Mathieu, iMuseum Vegas
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