Dwight Eisenhower elected President over Adlai Stevenson by wide margin; Republicans gain control of White House and both houses of Congress
Korean conflict continues as truce attempts fail
Princess Elizabeth of Britain coronated queen upon the death of her father, King George VI
U.S. begins construction of first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus
U.S. detonates world’s first hydrogen bomb
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Richard Nixon defends himself against charges of maintaining a secret slush fund in his "Checkers" speech, broadcast on national television
Violent protests erupt in Egypt
Britain develops atomic bomb
First contraceptive pill developed
Dr. Jonas Salk develops polio vaccine
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1952 presidential campaigns are the first to be broadcast on television
Microwave ovens made available for domestic use; first models are the size of refrigerators and cost over $1,200
When Harry was born dirt wasn't even around yet LOL