Date: October 31, 1956
Hungarian Revolution: Nikita Khrushchev meets with leaders of other Communist countries to seek their advice on the situation in Hungary, selecting János Kádár as the country's next leader on the advice of Josip Broz Tito. Date: November 2, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 2 📅 Events on this day…
In his speech On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences, Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union, denounces Stalin. Date: February 25, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1956Hungarian Revolution: Secret Police Massacre…
In the midst of the Suez Crisis, Palestinian refugees are shot dead in Rafah by Israel Defense Force soldiers following the invasion of the Gaza Strip. Date: November 12, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland. Date: May 24, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1956Pakistan Becomes First Islamic Republic, Republic Day, March 23, 1956Secret Police Shoot Anti-Communist Protesters, Igniting…
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closes its last "Big Tent" show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; due to changing economics, all subsequent circus shows will be held in arenas. Date: July 16, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day…
United Nations Security Council Resolution 121 relating to acceptance of Japan to the United Nations is adopted. Date: December 12, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 12 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1956U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Becomes Permanent Service Academy…