President of Finland
Appointed President of Finland
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1956 in Finland
Explore 5 historical events and records for Finland in 1956.
Historical records for Finland in 1956
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February
March
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Other events (month unknown)
Death in Helsinki
Juho Kusti Paasikivi died in Helsinki in December 1956, months after leaving the presidency. His legacy remained closely associated with Finland's postwar policy of pragmatic relations with the Soviet Union.
Long Presidential Era Opens
Urho Kekkonen began a presidency that would last more than two decades. His approach gave particular importance to maintaining workable relations with the Soviet Union.
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