Wars, Revolutions and Turning Points
The ages that shaped what came next: wars, revolutions, treaties and the turning points between them.
1956
1956 · War & Conflict
The Suez War Begins With an Israeli Attack in Sinai
October 29, 19561955
1955 · Politics
The revolt against Juan Perón begins in Argentina
September 16, 19551952
1952 · War & Conflict
The Battle of Triangle Hill begins
October 14, 19521952
1952 · Politics
The San Francisco Peace Treaty takes effect
April 28, 19521952
1952 · Politics
Japan and the Republic of China sign the Treaty of Taipei
April 28, 19521951
1951 · War & Conflict
The Battle of Vĩnh Yên begins
January 13, 19511948
1948 · Politics
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Is Adopted
December 10, 19481948
1948 · Politics
The Genocide Convention Is Adopted
December 9, 19481948
1948 · Crime & Justice
Sentences Are Pronounced at the Tokyo War Crimes Trial
November 12, 19481948
1948 · Politics
Chiang Kai-shek is inaugurated as president under China’s new constitution
May 20, 19481947
1947 · Politics
The United Nations Adopts the Palestine Partition Resolution
November 29, 19471947
1947 · Politics