oct 1, 1956 - Suez War October 1956
Description:
Israeli armed forces pushed into Egypt toward the Suez Canal after the Egyption president nationalized the canal. Israelis were supported by French and British forces but caused tension with the U.S. as they sponsored resolutions in the UN which were also caused by the threat of Soviet intervention.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 1, 1956
Now
~ 68 years ago