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Celebrate National Bikini Day on July 5 with a day of sun, sand, and swimming! This annual event was first established in the 1940s to commemorate the invention of the two-piece swimsuit by French engineer Louis Réard. It has since become an iconic symbol of summertime fun all around the world. So grab your favorite bikini and head outdoors to enjoy some fun in the sun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bikini's Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>French engineer Louis Réard invents and patents the bikini, a two-piece swimsuit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1951</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bikini in Beauty Pageants</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Miss World pageant takes place, where bikinis were initially banned, reflecting societal reservations about the garment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bikini Acceptance Increases</div><div class='timeline-text'>The prominence of the bikini in popular culture grows due to its appearance in Hollywood films and music like Brian Hyland's hit song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Sports Illustrated" Bikini Feature</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first "Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Issue" is published, prominently featuring models in bikinis, further popularizing the garment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bikini Evolves</div><div class='timeline-text'>The string bikini is introduced, pushing the envelope of bikini design and acceptance in society.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Bikini Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The specific holiday, National Bikini Day, is first officially recognized and celebrated in the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to the beach</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing says bikini day quite like a day at the beach. Pack your towel, sunscreen, and your favorite bikinis, and head out for a day of fun in the sun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a pool party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends, put on your favorite swimwear, and celebrate National Bikini Day in style with a pool party! Make sure to have some snacks, drinks, and lots of music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a trip to the spa</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering at the spa. Get a massage or facial, and take advantage of the sauna and steam room. Don't forget to bring along your bikini so you can soak in the hot tub.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a bikini fashion show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Attend a local fashion show featuring bikinis from top designers. You'll get to see all the latest styles while celebrating National Bikini Day!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a bikini photo shoot</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with your friends and organize a professional photo shoot with everyone wearing their favorite bikini looks. Make sure to pick out some fun props and poses for extra fun.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates body positivity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Bikini Day is about celebrating all body types and staying positive. It reminds us that it's okay to love ourselves regardless of how we look - because beauty comes in all shapes and sizes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages self-confidence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you are happy with your own body, it can boost your self-confidence and make you more comfortable being in a swimsuit in public. National Bikini Day encourages people to accept and adore their bodies, regardless of the shape or size they come in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It offers variety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The great thing about bikinis is that there is something for everyone. From high waisted bottoms to triangle tops, one pieces to cutouts - you're guaranteed to find the perfect bikini that will suit your individual style preferences!</p></div></div>
<div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">1</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">The word "Bikini" originated from a Nuclear Test Site</h3><p class="facts-content">French engineer Louis Réard named the bikini after Bikini Atoll, an island in the Pacific where the United States tested nuclear weapons. He believed that the two-piece swimsuit would create an explosive cultural reaction, much like the nuclear tests.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">2</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Brigitte Bardot popularized the Bikini in Europe</h3><p class="facts-content">French actress Brigitte Bardot helped popularize the bikini in Europe during the 1950s when she was photographed wearing a bikini at the Cannes Film Festival, making it a must-have fashion item for women.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">3</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">The Smallest Bikini Ever Worn Was Made of 30 Square Inches of Cloth</h3><p class="facts-content">In 2006, famous bikini designer Susan Rosen designed a bikini for model Molly Sims that used over 150 carats of flawless diamonds and totaled 30 square inches of fabric - setting the world record for the smallest bikini ever worn.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">4</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">The Largest Bikini Parade Consisted of 3,583 Participants</h3><p class="facts-content">In 2012, China set a Guinness World Record when 3,583 women paraded in bikinis along Huludao City's beach, marking the world's largest bikini parade to date.</p></div></div><div class="facts-item"><div class="facts-number-wrapper"><p class="facts-number">5</p></div><div class="facts-core-content"><h3 class="facts-title">Designer Rudi Gernreich Introduced the Monokini</h3><p class="facts-content">Austrian-American fashion designer Rudi Gernreich created the "monokini" in 1964, a topless swimsuit designed to liberate women and push the boundaries of the conservative standards at the time.</p></div></div>
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