Miss Universe 1973 was the 22nd

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pageant, held on 21 July 1973 at the

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of the

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was crowned by Kerry Anne Wells of

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at the end of the event, thus making her the second Filipino to win the title after

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. There were 61 delegates from around the world who competed for the 1973 title. This was the first Miss Universe event to be held in

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, as well as in the

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Results

Placements

Contestants

Sixty-one contestants competed for the title.

Notes

References

External links

Miss Universe official website
{{Miss Universe 1973 delegates

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