1951
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium.
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium.
1951 in History
23 events found for 1951
1951
J. D. Salinger publishes his popular yet controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
J. D. Salinger publishes his popular yet controversial novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
1951
King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem.
King Abdullah I of Jordan is assassinated by a Palestinian while attending Friday prayers in Jerusalem.