In 1956, significant global events shaped the political landscape. One notable occurrence was the Suez Crisis, where Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, leading to military intervention by Britain, France, and Israel. This conflict highlighted the decline of European colonial power and the rising influence of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Additionally, 1956 was marked by the Hungarian Revolution, a nationwide revolt against Soviet-imposed policies. The uprising began in October and was initially successful, but it was brutally suppressed by Soviet forces in November. These events underscored the tensions of the era and the struggle for independence in Eastern Europe.