oct 30, 1956 - Suez Crisis: British and French force invaded Egypt to regain control of the Suez Canal which had been nationalised by the Egyptian leader Nasser - the attack was critised by World Leaders (the US especially because Russia has offered its support to Eygpt) - they were forced to withdraw and UN peace keeping force was sent to establish order
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oct 30, 1956
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~ 68 years ago