Was The World Cooler 50 Years Ago? These Vintage Photos Will Make You Want To Go Back In Time!

Before Miss America – 1920

According to The State of History website, beauty pageants have been a thing since the middle of the 19th century. They started as beauty contests promoted by newspapers before developing into major live events with tiny dresses and even bathing suits! But when was the first major beauty pageant, in the modern sense of the word, held?

Well, the very first Miss America event was organized in 1921, one year after this photo was captured. It was created by a businessman who wanted to attract tourists to Atlantic City. The competition is still held every year and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021.

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