Interesting facts, figures and trivia through history, Part 1

By Arlo Custodio

Jan 10, 2017 11:17 pm

Did you know that the Miss Universe pageant started as a local “bathing beauty” competition spearheaded by Catalina Swimwear in Long Beach, California, USA in 1952? The pageant was first televised in 1955 and since then it has become an international annual tradition with countless young women around the world vying to become part of its history.

Armi Kuusela now

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.