Explore who held power in each world throne this year.

Netherlands
Juliana of the Netherlands
all year
Western Europe

Sweden
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden
until 15 Sep
Northern Europe

Great Britain
Elizabeth II
all year
Western Europe

Papacy
Pope Paul VI
all year
Southern Europe
Ottoman Empire
Şehzade Mehmed Abdulaziz
from 19 May
Eastern Mediterranean

Japan
Hirohito
all year
East Asia