July 5, 1946: – History – On This Day
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THE start of a new trend in women’s fashion, on this day in 1946 the two-piece swimsuit, or “bikini” is unveiled. European women first began wearing two-piece bathing suits that consisted of a halter top and shorts in the 1930s, but only a sliver of the midriff was revealed and the navel was vigilantly covered.…
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July 5, 1946: – History – On This Day
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