13h 45min, oct 23, 1956 y - Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Description:
The first major test of the Warsaw Pact, the USSR's counter to NATO, the Hungarian Revolution was an attempt to establish a non-communist government in the Soviet satellite state. Despite a spirited defense of the nation, Warsaw Pact forces rolled into the nation, suppresssed the rebellion, purged the leaders, and re-established Soviet control without any NATO intervention, setting a precedent for spheres of influence.Added to timeline:
Date:
13h 45min, oct 23, 1956 y
Now
~ 69 years ago