1952⚡ Event
Bengali Language Movement protests
Student protesters demanding Bengali as an official language were killed by police in Dhaka, East Pakistan.
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What Happened in 1952?
Explore 6 historical moments from 1952 — 5 events, 1 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 1952(5)
1952⚡ Event
Lord Ismay appointed NATO Secretary General
British diplomat Lord Ismay was appointed the first secretary general of NATO.
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1952⚡ Event
Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform
The Guatemalan Congress passed Decree 900, redistributing unused land greater than 224 acres in area to local peasants.
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1952⚡ Event
Knowsley Hall Shootings
A footman shot and killed two colleagues and wounded the lady of the house at Knowsley Hall, England.
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1952⚡ Event
Great Smog of London begins
The "Great Smog of London" began and lasted for five days. It caused 12,000 deaths and led to the Clean Air Act 1956.
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Born in 1952(1)
1952🎂 Birth
Douglas Adams born
English author Douglas Adams is born in Cambridge. He is best known for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
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Deaths in 1952(0)
No deaths recorded for 1952.
Dates in 1952
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1952?
- 1952 saw 6 notable historical moments, including 5 events, 1 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 1952?
- Key events of 1952 include: Bengali Language Movement protests, Lord Ismay appointed NATO Secretary General, Guatemalan Revolution Land Reform.
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