On this day

November 23, 1956

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from November 23, 1956

Burns Lands in Egypt to Assume U.N. Command; BURNS TAKES OVER U.N. FIELD FORCE Plans Port Said Visit Brazil Approves Unit Canadians on the Way

By Osgood Caruthers Special To the New York Times

CAIRO, Nov. 22--Maj, Gen. E.L.M. Burns arrived today to assume field command of the Unitied Nations Emergency Force that is here to supervise the restoration of peace. Gen eral Burns landed at noon at Abu Suweir aboard a Swissair plane vvith members of his staff and several Norwegian soldiers who were joining their unit in the newly formed United Nations police force.

None0 words

SEROV REPORTED SENT TO HUNGARY; Soviet Security Chief Is Said to Direct Deportations-- Nagy Leaves Asylum SEROV REPORTED SENT TO HUNGARY Rakosi's Aims Questioned Kadar Seeks Coalition

By John MacCormac Special To the New York Times

Leaves asylum in Yugoslav Embassy, Budapest, with Kadar Govt assurance he will not be molested

None0 words

6 IN SENATE SEEK FILIBUSTER CURB FOR NEW SESSION; Northern Democrats Will Try to Amend Rules--Offer a 16-Point Law Program Senate Wrangle Likely Cooperation Doubtful SIX SENATORS AIM TO LIMIT DEBATES At Odds With Leaders

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

Humphrey and 4 Northern Dems act to curb filibuster in Son to checkmate Southern throat to block rights legis

None0 words

EUROPEANS URGE U.S. TO ACT ON OIL; Press for Emergency Plan to Be Put in Operation-- British in 'Gas' Queues Warn of Reactions Committee Had to Be Shelved EUROPEANS URGE U.S. TO ACT ON OIL Europeans Prepare Plan

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

Ambs to US of 7 Eur nations other than GB and France press US to act; hold their nations not responsible for Brit-French action in Egypt; fear anti-US sentiment and USSR designs in area bolstered if US does not act lest it offend Arabs; urge Middle East Emergency Com (MEEC) be called as 1st step; see it solving tanker shortage, which is major problem; ODM Dir Flemming meets with advisers; bars changes in pre-present US stand

None0 words

Favored Yale Eight Finishes Third Olympic Heat Won by Australians; CANADA IS SECOND, IN FRONT OF ELIS Yale Is Forced Into Second Chance Rowing--Murchison, Morrow Tie 100 Record Great Britain Is Fourth Bukantz, Axelrod Excel

By Unknown Author

Australian R Clarke illus carrying Torch into stadium

None0 words

Notable Births

1956Bruce Edgar, New Zealand cricketer^[†]

Bruce Adrian Edgar is a former cricketer who represented New Zealand in both Test and One Day International (ODI) format. A chartered accountant by profession, Edgar played as a left-handed opening batsman and an occasional wicketkeeper during one of New Zealand's most successful eras in international cricket. He gained respect across the cricket world for his courage against the fastest bowlers of his era, his classically straight batting technique, and his outstanding teamwork.

1956Shane Gould, Australian swimmer and coach^[†]

Shane Elizabeth Gould is an Australian former competition swimmer. She won three gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze, at the 1972 Summer Olympics, becoming the first woman swimmer to win five individual medals. In 2018, she won the fifth season of Australian Survivor, becoming the oldest winner of any Survivor franchise.

1956Karin Guthke, German diver^[†]

Karin Guthke is a German diver. She won a bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the 3 metre springboard event. She also participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Historical Context for November 23, 1956

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