The 1956 Bilderberger meeting is held in Frednsborg, Denmark.

Pakistan becomes a republic in 1956.

The 1956 uprising of Tibetans within China spreads to Tibet.

Krushchev’s 1956 denunciation of Stalinist principles provokes a break with China; the same year, the USSR crushes a nationalist uprising in Hungary.

Deposed Iranian premier Mossadeq is released from prison in 1956 to spend the rest of his days under house arrest.