July 23rd (1952) was a Wednesday. It's the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 161 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 23rd July, 1952
» The European Coal and Steel Community is established.
» General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement (Egypt) e.g Free Officers Movement (formed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, the real power behind the coup) in overthrowing King Farouk of Egypt.
Famous Birthdays on July 23 in 1952
» Paul Hibbert, Australian cricketer and coach (d. 2008)
» Bill Nyrop, American ice hockey player and coach (d. 1995)
» John Rutsey, Canadian drummer (Rush (band) known as Rush) (d. 2008)
» Janis Siegel, American singer (The Manhattan Transfer)
July 23rd Holidays in History
» Birthday of Haile Selassie I named Haile Selassie (Rastafari movement)
» Christian Calendar of saints or Feast Day:
» Bridget of Sweden
» Saint Phocas e.g Heiromartyr Phocas (Eastern Orthodox Church named Eastern Orthodox)
» Liborius of Le Mans
» July 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Public holidays in Papua New Guinea or National Remembrance Day (Papua New Guinea)
» Qaboos bin Said al Said named Renaissance Day (Oman)