1952 events

King Farouk of Egypt abdicates in favor of his son Fuad. Date: July 26, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, the real power behind the coup) in overthrowing King Farouk of Egypt. Date: July 23, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

Opening of the Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Date: July 19, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 19 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

The ocean liner SS United States passes Bishop Rock on her maiden voyage, breaking the transatlantic speed record to become the fastest passenger ship in the world. Date: July 7, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 7 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary. Date: July 3, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 3 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the United States Congress. Date: July 3, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 3 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Pan-Malayan Labour Party is founded in Malaya, as a union of statewide labour parties. Date: June 26, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 26 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Philippine School of Commerce, through a republic act, is converted to Philippine College of Commerce, later to be the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Date: June 21, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 21 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)