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1953 in Jordan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Jordan in 1953.

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Historical records for Jordan in 1953

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May

2 May 1953

Accession

Hussein I · House / House of Jordan

Formal accession to the throne

2 May 1953

Succession

Hussein I · House / House of Jordan

Formal accession to the throne

July

27 July 1953

Capital

Hussein I · Jerusalem · House / House of Jordan

Hussein I declares East Jerusalem the alternative capital of Hashemite Jordan

27 July 1953

Rule of Jerusalem

Hussein I · Jerusalem · House / House of Jordan

Hussein I declares East Jerusalem the alternative capital of Hashemite Jordan

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