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Timeline; 1952

Inspired by a speech by Winston Churchill to create "a kind of United States of Europe", Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg and The Netherlands create the European Union, under a different name, with the aim of forging closer political and economic ties. A further expansion occurs in 1973.

The actor Robin Williams was born this year.

We know of some books and movies published this year.