In the USA in the 1950s, a beauty contest was held based on X-rays of the spine.
In the 1950s, there was an unusual contest in America called "Miss Correct Posture" — instead of swimsuits, the girls underwent X-rays and had their body symmetry measured.
photo generated by neural network
The contest for the most beautiful spine: the truth from the 1950s
It sounds like a joke, but in the 1950s in the USA, it was a reality. A local chiropractors' convention launched the "Miss Correct Posture" contest. No swimsuit parades — the jury was interested in the biomechanics of the body.
Evaluation Criteria
Participants underwent X-rays of their backs to assess the condition of their spines. They were then weighed on two scales simultaneously to check weight distribution. Orthopedists with compasses measured shoulder position, neck tilt, and hip symmetry. The winner was not the one with the most dazzling smile, but the one with perfect posture. One can imagine the faces of the girls preparing to shine, only to receive X-ray images and a task to stand on the scales instead. The contest was canceled but remains in history as one of the most unusual.
Yulia Kazamarova
More news about the event:
In the USA in the 1950s, a beauty contest was held based on spinal X-rays
In the 1950s, there was an unusual contest in America called "Miss Correct Posture" — instead of swimsuits, the girls underwent X-rays and had their body symmetry measured.
photo generated by neural network
The contest for the most beautiful spine 19:25 15.08.2026 Zainsk-Inform - Zainsk
In the USA in the 1950s, a beauty contest was held based on spinal X-rays
In the 1950s, there was an unusual contest in America called "Miss Correct Posture" — instead of swimsuits, the girls underwent X-rays and had their body symmetry measured.
photo generated by neural network
The contest for the most beautiful spine 19:19 15.08.2026 News of Zainsk - Zainsk
Другие Новости Казани (Казань716)
The hunting season for badgers has started in Tatarstan.
In Tatarstan, the hunting season for badgers officially started today and will last until the end of October, specifically until the 31st. 15.08.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.
Metropolitan Kirill presented Bishop Philaret of Chistopol and Nizhnekamsk to Rustam Minnikhanov.
On August 15, Metropolitan of Kazan and Tatarstan Kirill presented the Bishop of Chistopol and Nizhnekamsk Filaret to the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. 15.08.2026. Kazan Diocese. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.
"KAMAZ" has begun the development of unmanned passenger transport.
"KAMAZ" is developing passenger transport with an automated driving system. 15.08.2026. IA Tatar-inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.
Russian women won the team all-around at the World Championships in rhythmic gymnastics.
Russian athletes won the World Championship in rhythmic gymnastics in the team all-around, which is taking place in Frankfurt am Main. 15.08.2026. IA Tatar-inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.
Tatarstan has established itself among the leaders of the all-Russian project "Pushkin Card."
The republic maintains high positions in card issuance and ticket sales, and for two consecutive years has become a laureate of a prestigious federal award. 15.08.2026. Newspaper New Life. Republic of Tatarstan. Bolgar.
In the USA in the 1950s, a beauty contest was held based on X-rays of the spine.
In the 1950s, there was an unusual contest in America called "Miss Correct Posture" — instead of swimsuits, the girls were X-rayed and their body symmetry was measured. Photo generated by a neural network Contest for the most beautiful spine 15.08.2026. News of Zainsk. Republic of Tatarstan. Zainsk.