The Abdication of King Farouk
King Farouk was 32 when he lost his throne on 26 July 1952.
Months Past
The Eruption of La Montagne Pelée
One of the 20th century's deadliest volcanic eruptions took place on 8 May 1902.
The Treaty of Amiens
The peace treaty that temporarily ended hostilities between France and Britain during the Revolutionary Wars was signed on 25 March 1802.
A Coup in Cuba
General Batista seized power on March 10th, 1952.
Birth of Victor Hugo
The author of Les Misérables was born on February 26th, 1802.
The Funeral of King George VI
Richard Cavendish describes the King's funeral on 15 February 1952.
Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Alliance
The Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Alliance, the first between a European country and an Asiatic power against a Western rival, was signed on 30 January 1902.
The 1951 General Election
The election on 25 October 1951 marked the end of six years of Labour government.
The Founding of Detroit
America's "motor city" was founded on 24 July 1701.
Death of Marshal Pétain
Philippe Pétain died on 23 July 1951, aged 95.