The contest was founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. The pageant became part of Kayser-Roth and then Gulf and Western Industries, before being acquired by Donald Trump in 1996.
The first Miss Universe Pageant was held in Long Beach, California in 1952. It was won by Armi Kuusela from Finland.
It is shameful that South Africa was allowed to compete in Miss Universe during an era when they practiced an evil form of racial bias, a regime that sort out and murdered ,black South Africans for trying to bring about peace and equal rights, Mandela, was jailed for demanding equality for all South Africans.It was unfortunate for Janelle, having to crown South Africa who willingly practice and condoned, the evils of apatheid. She moved away when Janelle, tried to kiss and congratulate her.
merchette14 3 months ago
I like this video!!!
kendrix62 1 year ago
Awesome video, but it sad that in this decade 2 Miss Universe tittleholders can not crowned their succesor =(
boricua15able 1 year ago