On what date in 1952 did the Free Officers Movement, led by Muhammad Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser, depose King Farouk and abolish the monarchy?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. July 23, 1952
- Step 1: On July 23, 1952, the Free Officers seized radio stations and key military headquarters in Cairo.
- Step 2: King Farouk was forced to abdicate on July 26, culminating in the formal declaration of the republic on June 18, 1953.
Answer
July 23, 1952.
Why not the others: 'June 18, 1953' is Republic Day; 'October 6, 1973' is Armed Forces Day; 'February 28, 1922' is the British declaration.
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