What happened this day in history July 23, 1952

What are the important events that happened on July 23, 1952? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 23, 1952: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 23, 1952 is the 205th day of the year 1952 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 161 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 10, 1952 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $243.92. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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July 23, 1952 Historical Events

  • 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.
  • 1952
    The European Coal and Steel community is established.

Who were born on July 23, 1952?

  • 1952
    Bill Nyrop, American ice hockey player (d. 1995)
  • 1952
    Janis Siegel, singer (Manhattan Transfer)
  • 1952
    Paul Hibbert, Australian cricketer (d. 2008)

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