1957 in Jordan

Events from the year 1957 in Jordan.

Incumbents Monarch: Hussein Prime Minister: until 13 April: Suleiman Nabulsi 15 April-24 April: Husayin al-Khalidi starting 24 April: Ibrahim Hashem

Events

April 13- Failed coup d'état. April 17- A Vickers Valletta C.1 (VW832) of the RAF crashes in Queria after the plane's left wing detached in turbulence 5 minutes after takeoff from Aqaba for Habbaniya, killing all 26 occupants. The crash is currently Jordan's deadliest.

See also

Years in Iraq Years in Syria Years in Saudi Arabia

References