When were custom skins added to Minecraft?

When were custom skins added to Minecraft?
History

Java Edition pre-Classic

June 13, 2009
Custom player skin test.

0.0.18a
Custom skins released.

0.24 SURVIVAL TEST
The player skin originally had a beard, which was removed in this version.

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History
Java Edition pre-Classic
June 13, 2009 Custom player skin test.
0.0.18a Custom skins released.
0.24 SURVIVAL TEST The player skin originally had a beard, which was removed in this version.
Unknown
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