UN Security Council Resolution 121 Adopts Japan UN Membership December 12, 1956

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…

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…

In the United States, Civil Rights Movement leader Martin Luther King Jr.'s home is bombed in retaliation for the Montgomery bus boycott. Date: January 30, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1956USAF Captain Milburn…

Hungarian Revolution: A de facto ceasefire comes into effect between armed revolutionaries and Soviet troops, who begin to withdraw from Budapest. Communist officials and facilities come under attack by revolutionaries. Date: October 28, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 28 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This…

Elvis Presley introduces his new single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements. Date: June 5, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1956Hungarian Revolution: Revolutionary Headquarters…

Hungarian Revolution: In the towns of Mosonmagyaróvár and Esztergom, Hungarian secret police forces massacre civilians. As rebel strongholds in Budapest hold, fighting spreads throughout the country. Date: October 26, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 26 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…