| Miss World 1951 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Kiki Håkansson | |
| Date | 29 July 1951 |
| Presenters | |
| Venue | Lyceum Ballroom, London, United Kingdom |
| Entrants | 27 |
| Placements | 5 |
| Debuts |
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| Winner | Kiki Håkansson Sweden |
Miss World 1951 was the first Miss World pageant, held at the Lyceum Ballroom in London, United Kingdom on 29 July 1951. The contest was originally intended to be a one-off event connected with the Festival of Britain. [1]
At the end of the event, Kiki Håkansson of Sweden was announced as Miss World 1951.[2][3] This is the first victory of Sweden in the history of the pageant. Håkansson is also the only winner to be crowned wearing a bikini.[4]
Twenty-seven contestants from seven countries participated in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Eric Morley.
- ^ "Eric Morley; British Entrepreneur Created Miss World Beauty Pageant". The Los Angeles Times. 11 November 2000. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Miss World and her £1.000". The Straits Times. 6 August 1951. p. 3. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "'Miss World' and runners-up". Singapore Standard. 4 August 1951. p. 7. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ Magnanti, Brooke (7 June 2013). "Miss World bikini ban: why it's no victory for feminists". The Telegraph. Retrieved 25 July 2023.