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Revolution of 1952
On July 22nd, 1952, a group of Egyptian army officers overthrew King Farouk. They blamed him for bad military performance in a war in Israel. The revolt was led by Muhammad Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser. These army officers attempted to make Egypt a republic. Wikepedia -
Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal linked the Mediterranean and Red Seas across Egypt. In 1956, the canal was nationalized, and it was charging tolls for use. In response, Israel invaded the canal and Egypt took control over it. They took control and opened it again for commercial shipping. History.com -
The Six Day War
Between June 5th and 10th, Egypt fought a war versus Israel. As a result, Israel won. Israel, as a result, took control of the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula. They took the West Bank from Jordan, as well. Wikipedia -
Gamal Abdel Nasser dies
Nasser was Egypts ruler for a short time. He attempted to destroy Isreal. Nasser also wanted to bring together all of the Arabs in Egypt. On Septmenber 28, 1970, he died of a heart attack. Jewsish Birtual Library -
Aswan High Dam
Egypt finished building the Aswan High Dam in 1971. This dam is very important in Egypt. It is a key controller of irrigation. The dam also helps with agriculture in Egypt. TIME -
Egypt and Syria attack Israel during Yom Kippur
During Israels celebration of the Yom KIppur (fasting and prayer), Egypt decides it would be the perfect time to take back their land. When Egypt and Syria attacked them, they were stunned. Israel scrammbled to get their military into order, after being seperated for Yom KIppur. Finally, after three weeks, the war ended with ceasefire. BBC -
Israel and Egypt Sign Peace Treaty
On March 26, t979, the leader of Egypt and the leader of Israel signed their first peace treaty in the White House. Egypt and Israel had been in conflict with one another for a long time. They hoped that this treaty would reestablish peace between the two. This event was hosted by President Jimmy Carter.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
A library called the Bibliotheca Alexandrina opened in Egypt in 2002. It symbolizes and represents a library that was built in Alexandira years and years ago. This library is so large that it has room for about five million books. It mainly pays respect for the library that burnt down in Alexandia a long time ago. TIME -
President Hosni Mubarak
President Hosni Mubarak was the president of Eygpt in 2011. After many people and protestors try to work against him, he steps down from his rule. He was then taken to jail for many crimes. Some of the crimes included his order to kill several protestors. Wikipedia -
First free presidential poll
Mohammed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq run against one another for presidential position. Throughout the entire election, Mohammed is ahead of Ahmed. As a result, Mohammed ears the position. While this is happening, Egypts old president is sentenced to life in prison. BBC
