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Film and TV History in July 1984

  • Jul 9 Yvonne Ryding of Sweden crowned 33rd Miss Universe

Vanessa Williams Resigns Title

Jul 20 Vanessa Williams is asked to resign as Miss America due to publication of nude photos of her

  • Jul 23 Suzette Charles (NJ), 21, replaces Williams as 57th Miss America 1984
  • Jul 23 Vanessa Williams, 1st African American Miss America, resigns after Penthouse publishes unauthorized nude photos of her
  • Jul 30 Soap Opera "Santa Barbara" premieres on NBC TV
  • Jul 31 Leeza Gibbons' first appearance on "Entertainment Tonight"