The Barbie doll makes is first shown at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

The USA starts the bombing of Tokyo.

The Barbie doll first makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.

42 are killed in the Cavalese cable-car disaster.

In a 39 hour standoff, armed Hanafi Muslims seize three Washington, D.C., buildings, killing two and taking 149 hostage.