14 July 1958 Posted on July 13, 2013 by Staff The monarchy in Iraq are overthrown by forces led by Abdul Karim Kassem, who then becomes the nation’s new leader. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare." Edmund Burke — Click here for more from Edmund Burke Related posts: 5 April 1958 13 October 1958 26 July 1953 14 July 1881 22 September 1980 14 July 1933