September 1, 1956
That fall of 1956, gas ran $0.30 a gallon and Eisenhower was in the White House — and the Suez Crisis was dominating the headlines, as British, French, and Israeli forces moved against Egypt while the United Nations pressed all three to withdraw their troops. On the cultural front, Elvis Presley held the top spot on the music charts with "Don't Be Cruel" backed by "Hound Dog," and television audiences were tuning in each week to "I Love Lucy," which remained the country's most-watched show. The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series that October, and in Melbourne, Australia, American athletes brought home 32 gold medals as part of a 74-medal total at the Summer Olympic Games.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — September 1, 1956
NY Times Headlines — Week of September 1, 1956
President Clarifies His Suez Statement; President States Position On Suez Easier Atmosphere Sought
Soviet Continues Nuclear Blasts; Eisenhower Reports Test-- New Weapons In Process, Moscow Announces President Chides Soviet Soviet Continues Nuclear Blasts Some Testes Unreported
President Calls Labor Bulwark Of U.S. Strength; He Says It Has Made Nation 'The Terror Of Any Who Would Be Our Enemies' Meany Asks Vote Drive Ceremonies At White House Mark Issuance Of Stamp Dedicated To Workers Political Action Urged President Lauds U.S. Labor'S Role Stamp On Sale Tomorrow Stevenson In Statement Wagner Stresses Future
France Renews Threat Of Force; Pineau Regards It As A Duty To 'Stop' Nasser--Calls Him Dangerous Dictator France Renews Threat Of Force Asks Soviet To Desist
Israel Condemns Egypt Over Suez; Letter To U.N. Ends Silence On Canal Crisis--Charges 'Brazen' Cairo Blockade Israel Condemns Egypt Over Suez
World Events — September 1956
Time Person of the Year — 1956
On the radio
Billboard Charts — September 1, 1956
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1956–57 Season
Emmy Winners — 1956
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — September 1, 1956
On the field
Sports Champions — September 1, 1956
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