First Miss Venezuela elected in 1905 by popular vote. Pageant founded in 1952 by Pan Am and Gloria Sánchez. First editions featured parades with different outfits
50th anniversary pageant held in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on May 11, 2001. Hosted by Elle Macpherson and Naomi Campbell with Ricky Martin and La Ley. Seventy-seven countries participated in the competition
Founded in 1951 by Eric Morley as Festival Bikini Contest. First winner was Kiki Hakansson from Sweden in 1951. Controversy arose over bikini use, leading to changes in swimwear. BBC began broadcasting in 1959, reaching peak viewership in 1970s
Miss Global 2024 will be held in Cambodia and Thailand from February 24 to March 9, 2025. Event will take place at Bali Nusa Dua International Convention Center in June 2024. Miss Universe 2023 runner-up Anntonia Porsild will host the event. World Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao will serve as the judge
World-class beauty pageant with increasing social media popularity. Winners receive Golden Crown, which changes every three years. Pageant features opening show with previous year's queen. National Costume Competition showcases country-specific designs
125 contestants from around the world competed for Miss Universe 2024. The 73rd edition will be held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Current Miss Universe is Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua