Events in the year 1952 in Portugal.
Incumbents President: Francisco Craveiro Lopes Prime Minister: António de Oliveira Salazar (National Union)
Events 31 March – Gibalta rail accident 1 July – The Portuguese Air Force founded
Sports 14 to 25 February – Portugal had one participant at the 1952 Winter Olympics, where Duarte Silva competed in downhill skiing. It was the first time that Portugal participated in the Winter Olympic Games.
Births 20 February – João Calvão da Silva, politician (d. 2018) 4 June - Adelino Teixeira, football coach and former footballer
Deaths
6 September – José Vicente de Freitas, military officer and politician (born in 1869)
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