Joe's Friendly Tavern Empire - On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Reard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in Paris. Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini
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Lo Que Pasó en la Historia: July 5th: Bikini bathing dress goes on public sale on a display outdoor pool Molitor in Paris, in 1946.
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Origins of the Bikini Anniversary in Paris - Remember When The Bikini Ushered a Fashion Revolution in Paris?
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HISTORY - On this day in 1946, designer Louis Reard introduced the Bikini. Unveiled at the Piscine Molitor in Paris, Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini wore the daring two-piece swimwear that was inspired
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July 5, 1946: The Bikini Was Introduced and Soon Became a Summer Staple for American Women - Lifetime
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Sexy History on Twitter: "JULY 5, 1946 French designer Louis Reard unveils daring new swimsuit, the bikini, at a popular Paris swimming pool. https://t.co/3KZJVY5EAT https://t.co/4Xa2O044PS" / Twitter
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Origins of the Bikini Anniversary in Paris - Remember When The Bikini Ushered a Fashion Revolution in Paris?
ABC News 在Twitter 上:"TODAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1946, the first bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. https://t.co/nF2HiskKP8
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ABC News 在Twitter 上:"📸ON THIS DAY: In 1946 the first bikini, created by Louis Reard, was modeled by Micheline Bernardini during a poolside fashion show in Paris. https://t.co/MBPWR7mjwm https://t.co/QPr6ifLVha" / Twitter
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