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November 1, 1956

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Historical Context for November 1, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people^[†]

Historical Events

1956The Indian states Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Mysore are formally created under the States Reorganisation Act; Kanyakumari district is joined to Tamil Nadu from Kerala. Delhi was established as a union territory.^[†]

Kerala is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the 14th smallest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.

1956Hungarian Revolution: Imre Nagy announces Hungary's neutrality and withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact. Soviet troops begin to re-enter Hungary, contrary to assurances by the Soviet government. János Kádár and Ferenc Münnich secretly defect to the Soviets.^[†]

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956, also known as the Hungarian Uprising, was an attempted countrywide revolution against the government of the Hungarian People's Republic (1949–1989) and the policies caused by the government's subordination to the Soviet Union (USSR). The uprising lasted 15 days before being crushed by Soviet tanks and troops on 7 November 1956. Thousands were killed or wounded, and nearly a quarter of a million Hungarians fled the country.

1956The Springhill mining disaster in Springhill, Nova Scotia kills 39 miners; 88 are rescued.^[†]

Springhill mining disaster may refer to any of three deadly Canadian mining disasters that occurred in 1891, 1956, and 1958 in different mines within the Springhill coalfield, near the town of Springhill in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. In the 1891 accident, 125 died; in 1956, 39 were killed; and in 1958, 75 miners were killed.

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London's Aims Stated; LONDON DEFINES ITS AIMS IN EGYPT Recital of Circumstances Choice as British Saw It Underlying Differences

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

GB reptdly risked US displeasure to stop Pres Nasser from leading united Arab crusade against Israel and to settle Arab-Israeli and Suez Canal disputes; holds quick intervention vital to safeguard Canal; Sec Lloyd and Amb Elath (Israel) deny GB and France inspired Israel to attack Egypt to create opportunity for intervention

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Washington Loses Grip; How Mideast Crisis Grew, as Seen From 3 Western Capitals WASHINGTON SEES PRESTIGE WANING Remark by Dulles Cited Mideast Vital to Britain Dulles Plan Goes Amiss Blackout of Information

By James Reston Special To the New York Times

J Reston repts US officials see new chance for reunification talks because of USSR bloc revolts and US-USSR alignment on Brit-French mil action in Egypt

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PILOT DESCRIBES RAIDING IN EGYPT; Canberra Jet Flier Recounts Run Over an Airfield CYPRUS DESCRIBES RAIDING IN EGYPT Ground Fire 'Off' Censorship in Cyprus

By Hanson W. Baldwin Special To the New York Times

H W Baldwin on 'Allied Command,' Cyprus, and its 1st communique; on air raids; newsmen int 1 crew; censorship imposed in Cyprus

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STEVENSON WARNS OF A SPLIT IN WEST; After Day Campaign Here, He Calls on Eisenhower to Guard Free-World Unity Hears President on Radio STEVENSON WARNS OF SPLIT IN WEST Driven Inside By Rain Other Speakers Critical

By Clayton Knowles

A E Stevenson says US Adm 'uncertainties, appeasements and provocations' in foreign policy bear heavy blame, s, NYC

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SPEECH TO NATION; President Scores Use of Force in Egypt-- Pins Hopes on U.N. No Veto in the Assembly European Events Weighed EISENHOWER BARS U.S.INVOLVEMENT Monday Statement Noted

By Edwin L. Dale Jr. Special To the New York Times

Outlines US position on Middle East crisis, TV s

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Hungry Calls one Russians To Discuss Troop Exit Now; HUNGARY WANTS SOVIET TALK NOW

By Elie Abel Special To the New York Times

Nagy asks USSR to negotiate withdrawal of troops without delay, note to Moscow; tells newsmen Hungary might declare neutrality; sees possible withdrawal from Warsaw Pact; tells cheering crowd that 'revolution has triumphed'; denies he asked USSR to intervene

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RUMANIA FORBIDS VISITS T0 4 AREAS; Officials Say Step Is Result of Revolution in Hungary RUMANIA FORBIDS VISITS TO 4 AREAS

By Welles Hangen Special To the New York Times

Bucharest press pub USSR declaration of willingness to study withdrawing troops and 'advisers'

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PRESIDENT ASKED IF HE CONSIDERED H-BOMB TEST BAN; 4 Democratic Senators Urge Him to State Publicly if Experts Backed Halt 'Never Heard' About Plan PRESIDENT GETS QUERY ON H-BOMB Questions Are Raised

By Special to The New York Times

with 3 other Sens asks Eisenhower state publicly whether Adm studied program for ending Hbomb tests, wire

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DEBATE ON TODAY; Council Votes, 7 to 2, for Study of 'Actions Against Egypt' Boycott Question Raised Hammarskjold Attacks Vetoes Not an Offer to Resign General Assembly Is Meeting For Special Session on Mideast Iranian's Attack Bitter

By Thomas J. Hamilton Special To the New York Times.the New York Times (BY ERNEST SISTO)

S, UN Security Council, defending Brit-French plan to occupy Suez Canal zone; illus

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TEXAS IS PUT BACK ON DOUBTFUL LIST; Crisis in Mideast Is Likely to Help Eisenhower TEXAS IS PUT BACK ON DOUBTFUL LIST President's Home State Johnson Very Busy Texas the Center Backs Segregation

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Eisenhower makes non-pol s to Amer people on Middle East crisis, TV

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R.A.F. and Navy in Attack; Egyptian Warship Is Sunk; Frigate Fails to Answer Cruiser's Orders --Cairo Reports Bombing of 4 Cities, but London Denies Hitting Capital BRITISH BOMBERS ATTACK AIRFIELDS Cairo Reported Alit

By Leonard Ingalls Special To the New York Times

Named comdr of Brit-French mil operations in Suez Canal area

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Israelis Say Troops Meet Two Divisions As Drive Continues; ISRAELIS REPORT DRIVE CONTINUES

By Unknown Author

Israelis drive westward across Sinai Peninsula; rept meeting 2 full Egyptian divs; claim 9 Egyptian planes downed, Gaza Strip partly encircled; warn Strip will be cut off; rept 4 Egyptian jets downed in dogfights; rept troops hold southern rd to Ismailia, attack strong Egyptian post, Abu Aweigila; rept airborne unit dropped 20 mi from Suez

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