Events tagged with "anthony eden"

Historical Events tagged with "anthony eden"

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Politics & Government

Sir Anthony Eden Resigns as Prime Minister

January 9th, 1957 68 years ago

Following a failed military intervention to regain control of the Suez Canal from Egypt, British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigned from office. The decision stemmed from the public backlash and international condemnation faced after the Suez Crisis, which began in late 1956. Eden's government struggled to recover from the political fallout, ultimately leading to his resignation amid growing discontent within Parliament and the populace.