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The first Miss Universe pageant is held. Armi Kuusela from Finland wins the title of Miss Universe 1952.
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1st Miss Universe pageant
Miss Universe 1952 was the first Miss Universe pageant, held at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California, United States on 28 June 1952.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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