1956 in Jordan

Events from the year 1956 in Jordan.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Hussein
 * Prime Minister:
 * until 8 January: Ibrahim Hashem (acting)
 * 8 January-22 May: Samir al-Rifai
 * 22 May-1 July: Sa`id al-Mufti
 * 1 July-29 October: Ibrahim Hashem
 * starting 29 October: Suleiman Nabulsi

Births

 * 28 May - Khaled Mashal