1952 events

The Night of the Murdered Poets: Thirteen prominent Jewish intellectuals are murdered in Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union. Date: August 12, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 12 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

Hussein bin Talal is proclaimed King of Jordan. Date: August 11, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 11 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

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)