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1956 in Great Britain
Explore 627 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1956.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1956
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January
February
Visit to To Nigeria
Makes a state visit to Nigeria
March
Coventry Cathedral
Lays the foundation stone for Coventry Cathedral
April
London Reconsiders Egyptian Dam Assistance
British policymakers reviewed the proposed contribution amid growing disagreements with Egypt over regional security and foreign policy.
Birth of Sue Barker
Birth of Sue Barker
Visit to To Elizabeth II
Khrushchev pays a visit to Elizabeth II
June
Visit to To Sweden
Makes a state visit to Sweden
July
Britain Questions Continuation of High Dam Offer
The British government considered whether it should remain committed to funding the High Dam amid deteriorating relations with Cairo.
Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
Birth of Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
British Financial Participation Withdrawn
Britain withdrew its proposed financial support for the High Dam following the American decision.
British Financing Withdrawal
Britain withdraws its proposed High Dam contribution after the American decision.
British Government Withdraws Dam Financing Commitment
Britain withdrew its financing offer following the American decision, removing another major component of the proposed Western aid package.
British Government Receives Canal Seizure News
Anthony Eden learned of Egypt's nationalization announcement and began consultations on the implications for British commercial and strategic interests.
Canal Nationalization
Receives news that Nasser has nationalised the Suez Canal Company and calls ministers for urgent consultations
Canal Nationalization
Responds to Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal by preparing political and military countermeasures
Chancellor Reviews Canal Economic Exposure
Harold Macmillan faced heightened concerns about British trade and financial stability following Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal Company.
Emergency Cabinet Called after Nationalisation
Eden summons ministers after learning that Egypt has nationalised the Suez Canal Company.
Foreign Office Begins Diplomatic Canal Response
Selwyn Lloyd's ministry began considering how Britain could coordinate international opposition to Egypt's unilateral takeover of the company.
Nationalization
Nasser announces the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company, which operated the vital trade route to the east, in which British banks & business held a 44% stake
Prime Minister Calls Ministers After Nationalization
Anthony Eden consulted senior colleagues after Egypt nationalized the canal company and began preparing a firm political response.
British Cabinet Weighs Options After Nationalization
Anthony Eden and his ministers examined diplomatic, economic, and military options after the Suez Canal Company was nationalized.
Cabinet Debate
Questions the risks of military action during early Cabinet discussions of the canal crisis
Canal Nationalization
Begins diplomatic work to build an international response to Egypt's seizure of the canal company
Economic Stakes
Warns that control of the canal affects oil supplies, sterling and Britain's financial position
Egyptian Assets Frozen Amid Canal Dispute
The British government restricted Egyptian sterling assets after canal nationalization, linking financial measures to the widening confrontation.
Foreign Secretary Briefs Cabinet on Canal Dispute
Selwyn Lloyd advised ministers on the diplomatic implications of nationalization and prospects for gaining international backing.
Military Options Requested from Chiefs
Eden asks military chiefs to examine options for restoring Western control of the canal.
London Rejects Canal Takeover After Funding Dispute
Anthony Eden opposed the nationalization move that followed the collapse of the earlier British and American High Dam financing offer.
Three-Power London Consultations Begin
Lloyd opens consultations with French and American representatives on a coordinated response to nationalisation.
British Planning Weighs Military Contingencies
Anthony Eden's government explored military preparations while publicly seeking an international response to the nationalization.
Chancellor Reviews Economic Levers Against Egypt
Harold Macmillan considered economic pressure alongside diplomatic measures during the early British response to the canal takeover.
Visit to To Iraq
Makes a state visit to Iraq
August
Bank of England Monitors Sterling Risks
Cameron Cobbold's central bank monitored pressures on sterling as the canal dispute complicated British economic confidence.
British Cabinet Considers Multinational Canal Talks
Anthony Eden's government considered international conference proposals as it sought allies for a response to Egypt's new canal administration.
British Officials Develop International Conference Proposal
Selwyn Lloyd helped prepare talks involving states that depended upon the canal for maritime trade and strategic access.
Defence Minister Weighs Military Response Risks
Walter Monckton expressed reservations about the use of force as ministers considered how to respond to Nasser's actions.
Treasury Assesses Market Reaction to Suez
Harold Macmillan's Treasury monitored the effects of the canal confrontation on sterling confidence and Britain's foreign exchange position.
Cabinet Considers International Canal Control Plan
Anthony Eden sought support for arrangements that would reduce unilateral Egyptian control over the canal's operations.
House of Commons Debate
Defends a firm British response to Nasser during the first major Commons debate after nationalization
House of Commons Debate
Criticises Nasser's action but warns Eden against unilateral military action without international authority
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