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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Question - 613
What started this way?
Answer: The modern Miss Universe contest started out as the International Pageant of Pulchritude in Galveston, Texas in 1926. Ameya, matti tapaninen, Krithi, Dinesh, Saket, and Iam got it.
The International Pageant of Pulchritude, also known as the "International Beauty Contest" or the "Miss Universe Contest," was a beauty contest that began in 1926 featuring contestants from multiple nations.
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Fifth International Pageant of Pulchritude and Eleventh Annual Bathing Girl Revue
The International Pageant of Pulchritude, also known as the "International Beauty Contest" or the "Miss Universe Contest," was a beauty contest that began in 1926 featuring contestants from multiple nations.
1930 Galveston Texas Bathing Beauties Pageant.
Krithi
International Pageant of Pulchritude - wonder why the name didn't stick.
Miss Universe or international beauty pageants in general?
Miss Universe Contest.
Nice Questions ;)
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