Miss_Universe_1972

Miss Universe 1972

Miss Universe 1972

21st Miss Universe pageant

Miss Universe 1972 was the 21st Miss Universe pageant, held at the Cerromar Beach Hotel in Dorado, Puerto Rico on 29 July 1972.[1] It was the first edition to be held outside the continental United States.

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At the end of the event, Miss Universe 1970 Marisol Malaret crowned Kerry Anne Wells of Australia as Miss Universe 1972.[1] It is the first victory of Australia in the pageant's history. Georgina Rizk of Lebanon, was not allowed to crown her successor due to government restrictions because of fears of a terrorist attack.[2]

Contestants from sixty-one countries and territories participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Bob Barker in his sixth consecutive year, while Helen O'Connell provided commentary and analysis throughout the event.[3]

Results

Placements

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Contestants

Sixty-one contestants competed for the title.

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Notes

  1. Ages at the time of the pageant

References

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    "Weather Girl, 20, Wins Beauty Title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. 30 Jul 1972. p. 6. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
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    "A 'no' for sake of safety". New Nation. 14 July 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via National Library Board.
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    "Australia new Miss Universe". Democrat and Chronicle. 30 July 1972. p. 7. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Pigeon park". The Lawton Constitution And Morning Press. 23 July 1972. p. 39. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Yvonne Dirksz elected Miss Aruba at Holiday Inn Hotel July 1". Aruba Esso News. 14 July 1972. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
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    "She's Miss Dream Girl". New Nation. 13 September 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via National Library Board.
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    "Vying for title". Evening Herald. 19 July 1972. p. 6. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Miss Bolivia's hairdresser: aunt from Brevard". The Orlando Sentinel. 27 July 1972. p. 45. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    Castellanos, Gonzalo (15 November 1971). "Llego la hora del despegue de la mujer". El Tiempo (in Spanish). pp. 1, 24-A. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Google News Archive.
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    "Miss England comes up for air". The Charlotte Observer. 30 July 1972. p. 2. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Haagse 'Miss Holland'". Trouw (in Dutch). 8 May 1972. p. 2. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Delpher.
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    "Pageant entries". The Sedalia Democrat. 18 July 1972. p. 5. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Time for top girls". The Australian Jewish News. 14 July 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via National Library of Israel.
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    "It's not all glamour". The Morning Call. 28 July 1972. p. 4. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Puerto Rico viel mee". Het vrije volk (in Dutch). 25 July 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Delpher.
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    "Jacqueline pulang ka-tanah ayer" [Jacqueline went home to Tanah Ayer]. Berita Harian (in Malay). 7 August 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via National Library Board.
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    ""Maku" en Puerto Rico" ["Maku" in Puerto Rico]. El Tiempo (in Spanish). 25 July 1972. p. 22. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Google News Archive.
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    "Miss Thailand". The Ithaca Journal. 24 July 1972. p. 28. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Hawaii Lass Crowned Miss USA Saturday". Lodi News-Sentinel. 22 May 1972. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Google News Archive.
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    "Miss Virgin Islands". The Virgin Islands Daily News. 25 June 1972. p. 8. Retrieved 9 November 2023 – via Google News Archive.
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