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The Bikini Was Designed In 1946 By An Automobile Engineer. It Was 30 Square Inches.

Since July 5, 1946, women have been hitting the beaches and poolsides in bikinis. National Bikini Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the revealing two-piece bathing suit. 1932 – Jacques Heim (1899-1967) created a precursor to the bikini called the Atome (French for “atom”). He declared it was the “world’s smallest swimsuit.” The creator of the bikini, Louis Reard, claimed he “split the Atome” with the creation of his smaller suit. 19…

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On July 5, 1946, the bikini appeared publicly for the first time. The garment revolutionized women’s fashion and caused a huge scandal at a time when the navel was considered unacceptable. The birth of the bikini The bikini was created by the French engineer Louis Réard and presented at the swimming pool Molitor ... Continue reading "Efemerides July 5, 1946: the bikini appeared publicly" The post Efemerides July 5, 1946: the bikini appeared publ…

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The iconic bikini is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The swimsuit, named after the atoll in the Pacific Ocean where nuclear weapons were tested at the time, was introduced in Paris on July 5, 1946. The two-piece cut caused a stir. The bikini became a symbol of freedom, liberty, femininity and sensuality. It was not until the relaxed 1960s that it found its permanent place on the beaches. At the same time, however, it quickly gained favor with …

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On July 5, 1946, Frenchman Louis Réard presented in Paris “the smallest swimsuit in the world”: the bikini. His name was inspired by a real explosion: that of the North American nuclear test on Bikini Island four days earlier. Its creator gave that name to the two-piece, tiny swimsuit (four triangles of cloth joined by strips) that was “as explosive” as that bomb.

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On July 5, 1946, in a swimming pool complex in Paris, the dressmaker Louis Réard held a parade to show off his revolutionary swimsuit. The rejection of the Church.

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80 years ago, on Friday, July 5, 1946, French engineer Louis Réard introduced a swimsuit “smaller than the smallest swimsuit in the world.” He named it after the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll, and because no model wanted to wear something so daring, he had an 18-year-old stripper from a casino wear it.

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Deník.cz broke the news on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
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