Playboy published its very first issue in December 1953. This is the 60th anniversary of this much celebrated lifestyle magazine which has been entertaining the world for a significantly long time.
The first magazine cover had Marilyn Monroe on it as the price of the magazine was 50˘. Monroe's nude portrayal inside the magazine earned huge notoriety during those days.
Playboy has been quite influential in more ways than one. In fact, the latest craze 'selfie' which has also been named as the 'Word of the Year 2013' by the Oxford Dictionaries was apparently popularised by Playboy Playmate Shera Béchard, according to Coed.
Béchard did so in her posts on social media, which are called 'Frisky Friday'.
Playboy covers have featured some of the greatest divas in the last 60 years.
Here are our picks:
Marilyn Monroe (December 1953)
Lorna Hopper (April 1969)
Joan Baez (July 1970)
Bo Derek (March 1980)
Goldie Hawn (January 1985)
Madonna (September 1985)
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Madonna posed nude for Playboy in the same year that featured Hawn. She was photographed in New York City seven years before those were published on the magazine.
Madonna was a struggler during those days.