WHAT ALL HAPPENED JULY TO AUGUST 1952
Find out what all happened July to August 1952

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. (3. July 1952)

The U.S. non-incorporated territory of Puerto Rico adopts a constitution. (25. July 1952)

The Constitution of Puerto Rico is approved by the Congress of the United States. (3. July 1952)

A flash flood drenches the town of Lynmouth, England, United Kingdom, killing 34 people. (15. August 1952)

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. (7. July 1952)

The European Coal and Steel Community is established. (23. July 1952)

Hussein bin Talal is proclaimed King of Jordan. (11. August 1952)

The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were opened in Helsinki, Finland. (19. July 1952)

The penal colony on Devil's Island is permanently closed. (22. August 1952)

King Farouk of Egypt abdicates in favor of his son Fuad. (26. July 1952)

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. (23. July 1952)

The Night of the Murdered Poets: 13 prominent Jewish intellectuals are murdered in Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union. (12. August 1952)