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1955

Warsaw Pact formed
CIA helps install Diem regime in South Vietnam

1956

Suez Canal incident
"October Rebellion" in Hungary crushed by Soviet Army

1957

Forced desegregation of Little Rock public schools
Sputnik

1958

Corona spy satellite system developed
CIA helps Iraqis overthrow King Faisal in favor of General Qasim

1958 - 1959