Indonesian Army elements surrounded the Merdeka Palace demanding President Sukarno disband the Provisional People's Representative Council. Date: October 17, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 17 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill is the biggest and bloodiest battle of 1952. Date: October 14, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 14 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash in England kills 112 people. Date: October 8, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, to become the world's third nuclear power. Date: October 3, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 3 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
After being accused of financial improprieties, Senator Richard Nixon delivers his "Checkers speech" nationwide on television and radio, defending his actions and successfully salvaging his nomination as the Republican candidate for Vice President. Date: September 23, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 23 📅 Events on this day in 1952…
The United Nations cedes Eritrea to Ethiopia. Date: September 15, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 15 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation makes its first televised broadcast on the second escape of the Boyd Gang. Date: September 8, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 8 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
A prototype aircraft crashes at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, England, killing 29 spectators and the two on board. Date: September 6, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
American experimental composer John Cage's 4’33” premieres at Maverick Concert Hall, played by American pianist David Tudor. Date: August 29, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)
A flash flood devastates the town of Lynmouth, England, killing 34 people. Date: August 15, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)