1952 ⟶ George VI Dies, Elizabeth Becomes Queen

George VI dies and Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen of the U...
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👑 George VI Dies, Elizabeth Becomes Queen

George VI dies and Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen of the United Kingdom and of the British Dominions beyond The Seas.⟶
George VI Dies, Elizabeth Becomes Queen (1952)
United KingdomMonarchyElizabeth IISuccessionCultureBritish EmpireCommonwealth

💥 UK Tests First Atomic Bomb in Operation Hurricane

The United Kingdom successfully tests its first atomic bomb in Operation Hurricane. The test makes the UK the world's third nuclear power.⟶
UK Tests First Atomic Bomb in Operation Hurricane (1952)
Nuclear WeaponsUnited KingdomAtomic BombNuclear TestCold WarWeapons DevelopmentOperation Hurricane

⚰️ Stalin Dies; Power Struggle Begins

Stalin dies, setting off a power struggle to succeed him. NATO debates possibility of a fresh start.⟶
Stalin Dies; Power Struggle Begins (1953)
Soviet UnionJoseph StalinDeathSuccessionCold WarUSSRPoliticsLeadership

👑 Elizabeth II Crowned Queen

Elizabeth II is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, at Westminster Abbey.⟶
Elizabeth II Crowned Queen (1953)
United KingdomMonarchyElizabeth IIQueenCommonwealthCultureCeremony

🇲🇾 Malaya Achieves Independence

Malaya gains independence from the United Kingdom.⟶
Malaya Achieves Independence (1957)
MalayaIndependenceDecolonizationUnited KingdomSoutheast AsiaCold WarCommonwealth