January 1956

Sunday 01:

The Republic of the Sudan achieves independence from the Egyptian Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Elvis Presley records "Heartbreak Hotel."

First "Dear Abby" column appears in newspapers.

President Gamal Abdal Nasser of Egypt vows to reconquer Palestine.

1956 Winter Olympic Games open in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Guy Mollet becomes Prime Minister of France.

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