It was this very day, July 11th, back in 1983 that Lorraine Downes won the Miss Universe competition. The vibrant 19-year-old kiwi, with the engaging smile, stood on a stage in Missouri in front of 16,000 people, and a global TV audience of 700 million to win and change the trajectory of her life forever. There were unbelievably happy times ahead - and incredible tragedy too.

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It was this very day, July 11th, back in 1983 that Lorraine Downes won the Miss Universe competition. The vibrant 19-year-old kiwi, with the engaging smile, stood on a stage in Missouri in front of 16,000 people, and a global TV audience of 700 million to win and change the trajectory of her life forever. There were unbelievably happy times ahead - and incredible tragedy too.
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It’s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

It&rsquo;s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB.

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It’s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB

It&rsquo;s all about the memories on In My Day! Roman Travers explores what life was like back in your heyday every week on Newstalk ZB

Caller of the night: 1983's Miss Universe Lorraine Downes talks the highs and lows of being Miss Universe

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On tonights show we heard from a caller who had the opportunity to serve the late Queen of England. Can you imagine?

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On tonights show we heard from a caller who had the opportunity to serve the late Queen of England. Can you imagine?
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Caller of the Night: Serving the Queen

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This week on In My Day, we commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as callers joined Roman Travers to chat about their memories and connection to the event. 

Caller of the night Paul discussed memories of 9/11, including his parents' story of flying through New York during the event, and life living on the small island nation of Nauru.

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This week on In My Day, we commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as callers joined Roman Travers to chat about their memories and connection to the event.&nbsp;
Caller of the night Paul discussed memories of 9/11, including his parents' story of flying through New York during the event, and life living on the small island nation of Nauru.
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Caller of the Night: Paul recounts story of parents witnessing 9/11

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Ivan Mauger was famous for his speedway escapades here, in Australia and throughout Europe.

This week marked the date he won his 6th world title.

Mauger had world titles and championship accolades galore, and many Brits like caller Miles Davis, grew up thinking he was probably a British speedway legend. 

Davis has interviewed some of the greatest speedway stars, and spoke with Roman Travers about his love of the sport. 

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Ivan Mauger was famous for his speedway escapades here, in Australia and throughout Europe.
This week marked the date he won his 6th world title.
Mauger had world titles and championship accolades galore, and many Brits like caller Miles Davis, grew up thinking he was probably a British speedway legend.&nbsp;
Davis has interviewed some of the greatest speedway stars, and spoke with Roman Travers about his love of the sport.&nbsp;
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Caller of the Night: Miles chats speedway memories

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Caller of the night: 1983's Miss Universe Lorraine Downes talks the highs and lows of being Miss Universe

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