On July 11, 1983, Elaine Elizabeth Downs was crowned Miss Universe before a crowd of nearly 10,000 visitors and 11 celebrity judges at Kiel Auditorium. A 12th judge, Stan Musial ...

"Miss New Zealand is Miss Universe of 1983. She's won all the cash awards and magnificent prizes totaling more than 150,000 dollars,” proclaimed Barker. Miss USA was named first runner-up.

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held in Mexico City, ... Miss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes. Country: New Zealand; Age: 19; Miss Universe 1984 Yvonne Ryding. Image Credit: Getty Images ...