Historic Moments Photographed For The First Time Ever
By Andrew Parker - March 18, 2021

We are so used to the objects and events we have today that we never stop to think about how they looked when they were first created. The truth is there is something so fascinating about observing the first version of something and analyzing all the changes made before it became what it is today. If you have ever wondered what the first foam finger in 1971 or the first bikini in 1946 looked like, keep reading.

The first Miss America pageant, 1921.

The first Miss America contest took place on September 8, 1921, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. To increase tourism in the city, the event was scheduled for the weekend after Labor Day, so visitors would be encouraged to come and stay for the holiday. And it worked: 100,000 people showed up at the Boardwalk to watch the competition.