14 July 1958 July 13, 2013 Author: 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..."Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live." Socrates — Click here for more from Socrates Related posts: 5 April 1958 13 October 1958 26 July 1953 14 July 1881 22 September 1980 14 July 1933 Categories: History Tags: 14 July, 1958