by klancyg
I am no historian, but quick internet search resulted in this:Baghdad Pact:
http://history.state.gov/milestones/1953-1960/CENTO
Martial Law in Poland:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_in_Poland
I experienced the Martial Law myself, but was only a little kid, so all I remember are tanks and soldiers standing on the streets :)