Miss USA 1962 was the 11th Miss USA pageant, held July 12, 1962 at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida. Sharon Brown of Louisiana crowned Macel Leilani Wilson of Hawaii as Miss USA 1962, marking Hawaii’s first win and the first time an Asian-American won the title. Contestants from 39 states and the District of Columbia competed; Wilson later placed in the Top 15 at Miss Universe 1962.