14th World Science Fiction Convention

The 14th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as NyCon II or NEWYORCON, was held on 31 August–3 September 1956 at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City, United States.

Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.

There were reportedly petty efforts even after the vote was over to sabotage the London bid, but they failed to hinder it.

[citation needed] It was at this Worldcon that a group of fans (including Bob Tucker, Boyd Raeburn, Dick Eney, Ron Ellik, and Ted White) who had not paid the $7 fee for the convention banquet chose to sit in the balcony and listen to the Guest of Honor speeches.

Since almost every fan who wrote about the convention reported the incident, "Dave Kyle Says You Can't Sit Here" became a fannish catchphrase.