It was illegal for women to show their belly buttons on the streets of New York City until 1985.

 

It was illegal for women to show their belly buttons on the streets of New York City, as late as 1985. 

It wasn't until the middle 1970s that the first navel was broadcasted on TV. Cher became the first actress to show her belly button on TV in 1975

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