112 years ago today, July 14, 1913 (June 11, 1913 in the lunar calendar), the world's earliest beauty contest was held. Compared with the fully exposed beauties of modern times, the strict standards of dress of that era were like relatives of a country girl. In July 1913, an international beauty contest was held in London. The photo above is a group photo of contestants from all over the world on the Folkestow Bridge in London. They are from left to right: Britain, France, Denmark, Germany, Italy, and Spain. They grinned at the camera. Cameras have played an irreplaceable role in popularizing activities such as trendy shows and beauty pageants.