Miss Universe 1955, the 4th

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pageant, was held on 22 July 1955 at the

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, with 33 female competitors. This was the first Miss Universe pageant to be aired on television and

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became the official broadcaster for the next 47 pageants.

Results

Placements

Special awards

Contestants

33 contestants competed for the title.

Notes

Debuts

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Returns

Last competed in

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Withdrawals

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Did not compete

* - Karin Pamella Rasmussen * - Gladir Leopardi * - Angelina Kalkhoven * - Suna Soley

References

External links

Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1955 delegates 1955 1955 beauty pageants Beauty pageants in the United States 1955 in California July 1955 events in the United States