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1956: The World in Revolt
Vibrantly and perceptively told, this is the story of one remarkable year―a vivid history of exhilarating triumphs and shattering defeats around the world.
What Happened in 1956?
MAJOR EVENTS:
Dwight Eisenhower re-elected President, defeating Adlai Stevenson handily for a second time
Soviet leader Khrushchev publicly denounces Stalin, begins official policy of "de-Stalinization" in the USSR
Egypt seizes Suez Canal; Britain and France respond with force; U.S. and Soviet Union help negotiate a cease-fire
Israel invades Sinai Peninsula
Soviet troops suppress a popular uprising against the communist regime in Hungary
Congress approves Highway Act, which allows for construction of the U.S. interstate highway system
Fidel Castro begins revolution in Cuba
Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria sinks after colliding with
another vessel
BUSINESS & ECONOMY:
Atomic Energy Commission approves development of commercial nuclear power plants
IBM founder Thomas J. Watson dies
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:
First transatlantic telephone cable goes into operation
Dr. Albert Sabin develops oral polio vaccine
The first hard disk is invented by IBM
Tefal produces first non stick frying pans
SPORTS:
World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn, 4-3
Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia
Heavyweight boxer Rocky Marciano retires with a perfect record
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
Movies:
The Ten Commandments, Lust for Life, Around the World in 80 Days, The Man with the Golden Arm, The Seventh Seal
Songs:
Don’t Be Cruel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live
TV Shows: Danny Thomas Show, Perry Como Show, Ed Sullivan Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, December Bride, This is Your Life
Books:
Peyton Place, Grace Metalious; Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy; The Last Hurrah, Edwin O’Connor; The Organization Man, W.H. Whyte
Rock and roll becomes a national phenomenon, fueled by the popularity of Elvis Presley
My Fair Lady opens in New York
Grace Kelly marries Monaco’s Prince Rainier III
Artist Jackson Pollock dies
EVERYDAY LIFE:
Interstate highway system authorized, helping to fuel a long-term trend toward the populating of suburban communities, often at the expense of established urban neighborhoods
1 in 3 high school graduates now going to college
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