October 23rd, 1956
Hungarian Uprising Begins During Suez Confrontation
Budapest
Imre Nagy's return to political prominence coincided with deepening tension over Egypt as protests in Budapest developed into a major uprising.
World History Database / Suez War / Those involved
Imre Nagy
Hungary
Prime Minister of Hungary
7 archival records
October 28th, 1956
Hungarian Prime Minister Announces Reform Direction
Budapest
Imre Nagy sought to resolve the Hungarian uprising through political concessions as the crisis over the Suez Canal approached open warfare.
October 30th, 1956
Hungarian Reforms Advance During Sinai Fighting
Budapest
Imre Nagy attempted to establish a new domestic political settlement while Israel's Sinai offensive threatened broader international conflict.
November 1st, 1956
Hungary Declares Neutrality Amid Suez Emergency
Budapest
Imre Nagy announced Hungarian neutrality and an intention to leave the Warsaw Pact while an emergency United Nations session addressed Egypt.
November 3rd, 1956
Hungarian Government Appeals for International Attention
Budapest
Imre Nagy's government sought external awareness of its threatened independence during the same period as the UN debated Suez.
November 4th, 1956
Nagy Broadcasts Protest Against Soviet Invasion
Budapest
Imre Nagy announced that Soviet forces were attacking Budapest and appealed for recognition of Hungary's situation as the Suez crisis continued.
November 6th, 1956
Hungarian Resistance Continues as Suez Ceasefire Agreed
Budapest
Resistance to Soviet intervention persisted in Hungary as Britain and France accepted a ceasefire in their attack on Egypt.