October 27, 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 27, 1956
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 27, 1956
Deep Drive Made; Tel Aviv Declares Aim Is To Smash Egyptian Commando Bases 'Too Big For A Reprisal' Israel'S Forces Drive Into Egypt U.S. Begins Evacuation Subterfuge Used Burns Cancels Trip To Syria
Forces Take Off; British-French Units Fly From Cyprus-- Vote Upholds Eden Armored Landing Denied Britain, France Move Upon Egypt No Appeal To U.S.
Hungry Calls One Russians To Discuss Troop Exit Now; Hungary Wants Soviet Talk Now
Israelis Say Troops Meet Two Divisions As Drive Continues; Israelis Report Drive Continues
World Events — October 1956
Time Person of the Year — 1956
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 27, 1956
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1956–57 Season
Emmy Winners — 1956
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — October 27, 1956
On the field
Sports Champions — October 27, 1956
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