jan 9, 1956 - Hungarian Revolt
Description:
Students protested the Hungarian government with ties to the Soviet Union, and militia groups eventually collapsed the government and formed their own. They announced they would leave the Warsaw Pact, and re-establish free elections. However, Khrushchev sent in his troops and retook the country very soon after.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 9, 1956
Now
~ 69 years ago