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1952 in Sri Lanka

Explore 2 historical events and records for Sri Lanka in 1952.

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Historical records for Sri Lanka in 1952

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June

1 June 1952

Election

Senenyake, Dudley · Party Leader of UNP · Politics / United Peoples Party

The United Peoples Party wins the election in Sri Lanka

1 June 1952

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Senenyake, Dudley · Prime Minister of Sri Lanka · Government / Government of Sri Lanka

Appointed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

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