October 12, 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 — October 12, 1956
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 12, 1956
Britain Warns Israel On Raids; Also Reassures Jordan She Will Fulfill Obligations Of Mutual Defense Pact Britain Warns Israel On Raids Israeli Reaction Is Stated Jordan Renews Plea For Aid
Eden Grim On Canal Issue; Bars Peace At Any Price; Indicates Crisis Is Still At Fever Pitch And Offers No Easy Way Out--Says Military Build-Up Will Continue Soft Suez Peace Rejected By Eden No Election Till 1960
Britain To Send Jets To Bolster R.A.F. In Jordan; Forces In Amman Under Aid Pact Reported Due To Get Latest Fighters Soon Move Linked To Peace Diplomats Also Hail Warning To Israel And Delaying Of Entry Of Iraqi Troops British Manning Guns No Red Arms To Jordan Britain To Send Jets To Jordan
Nasser Says Moscow Still Would Aid Dam; Nasser Says Bid Of Soviet Stands Many Subjects Discussed
World Events — October 1956
Time Person of the Year — 1956
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 12, 1956
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1956–57 Season
Emmy Winners — 1956
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 12, 1956
On the field
Sports Champions — October 12, 1956
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