Explore 18 historical events and records for Jordan in 1951.
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A ministerial adjustment ended al-Rifai’s concurrent appointment as foreign minister while leaving him in office as prime minister. The change altered the distribution of responsibilities within his third cabinet.
Parliament ratifes Amman becoming capital of an enlarged Jordan
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
The eastern part of Jerusalem will be ruled by Jordan
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
The Jordanian Parliament ratifies a proposal to annex Palestinian land
Bethlehem, Hebron, Nablus and Ramallah become part of the Kingdom of Jordan
Al-Rifai again took responsibility for foreign affairs alongside the premiership during the final phase of his third government. The cabinet’s responsibilities were reorganized shortly before its departure from office.
Abdullah I is martyred at al-Aqsa mosque in al-Quds. Abdullah I is assassinated during peace talks between Israel & Jordan
Abdullah I is assassinated in the presence of Hussein I
Death of Abdullah I, assassinated
Death of King Abdullah I of Jordan
Al-Rifai’s third government concluded after serving from December 1950. His term included changes to his foreign affairs responsibilities and coincided with a pivotal year for the Jordanian monarchy.
Appointed Mayor of the eastern part of Jerusalem
Appointed Mayor of the eastern part of Jerusalem
King Abdullahs eldest son, King Talal, assumed the throne
Succeeds as King of Jordan
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