Date: July 26, 1956
Soviet forces suppress mass demonstrations in the Georgian SSR, reacting to Nikita Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy. Date: March 9, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1956PoznaΕ Workers Protest Communist Government, June 28, 1956Ringling Bros. Last…
The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. Date: June 29, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 29 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1956Gal Oya…
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 β π Other events on July 16 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day…
Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. Date: January 1, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1956Grace Kelly Marries Prince Rainier of Monaco, April 19, 1956Ringling Bros. Last Big Tent Show Ends…
Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province. The total number of deaths is reportedly 150. Date: June 11, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 11 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)…
The United States Merchant Marine Academy becomes a permanent Service Academy. Date: February 20, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 20 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1956IATA Finalizes Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet Draft for ICAO, March 1, 1956TWA and United Airlines…