July 29th, 1972: Kerry Anne Wells of Australia is crowned as the 21st Miss Universe titleholder, becoming Australia's first Miss Universe titleholder. The 21st Miss Universe Pageant was held at the Cerromar Beach Hotel in Dorado, Puerto Rico; the first edition being held outside the United States.
Some notes: 1971 Miss Universe Georgina Rizk of Lebanon wasn't allowed to crown her successor due to fears of a potential terrorist attack. Instead, 1970 Miss Universe Marisol Malaret of Puerto Rico & Miss Universe 1971 1st Runner-Up Toni Rayward of Australia both ended up crowning Wells as the 21st Miss Universe titleholder.