Military Coup in Egypt on July 23, 1952

On July 23, 1952, a military coup occurred in Egypt, resulting in the overthrow of King Farouk and the establishment of the Free Officers movement's authority. This coup marked the culmination of disillusionment with the monarchy and corruption that plagued the country. Key figures in the new republic included Gamal Abdel Nasser, Abdel Hakim Amer, and Anwar Sadat.