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pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on 14 July 1962. At the end of the event,

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of West Germany crowned Norma Nolan of Argentina as Miss Universe 1962. Nolan was the first representative of Argentina to win the contest. Contestants from fifty-two countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Gene Rayburn.

Background

Selection of participants

Contestants from fifty-two countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. One candidate was appointed to represent their country, while two candidates were appointed to represent their country/territory to replace the original dethroned winner.

Replacements

Virginia Bailey, 2nd runner-up of Miss Venezuela 1962, was appointed to represent Venezuela as Miss Venezuela 1962 Olga Antonetti was only 17 and did not meet the age requirement. Kim Carlton was appointed to represent England after Miss England 1962 Suzannah Eaton resigned due to her political views.

Debuts, returns, and withdrawals

This edition saw the debuts of Dahomey, Haiti, Malaya, and Tahiti, and the returns of the Dominican Republic who last competed in

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; the Philippines who last competed in

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; Singapore who last competed in

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; and Costa Rica, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Portugal who last competed in

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. Marlene Murray of Jamaica withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Burma, Chile, Denmark, Guatemala, Madagascar, and Rhodesian and Nyasaland withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.

Results

Placements

Special awards

Pageant

Format

Same with

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, fifteen semi-finalists were chosen at the preliminary competition that consists of the swimsuit and evening gown competition. Each of the fifteen semi-finalists gave a short speech during the final telecast using their native languages. Afterwards, the fifteen semi-finalists paraded again in their swimsuits and evening gowns, and the five finalists were eventually chosen.

Contestants

Fifty-two contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1962 delegates

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