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Born
He was born in Kafr-El Meselha, Egypt. -
Completes his studies at the Military Academy
He furthered his education at the Air Force Academy, where he learned to be a pilot. During his time at the Air Force Academy, Mubarak traveled to the Soviet Union to get some hands-on experience with their aircraft, which was also used in Egypt. http://www.biography.com/people/hosni-mubarak-37061 -
Becomes Egyptian Air Force Director
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Appointed Commander of the Air Force
President Anwar el-Sadat appointed him commader of the air force. -
Appointed as Chief Commander
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Selected to serve as Sadat's vice president
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Becomes President of Egpyt
After Anwar el-Sadat is assassinated, he becomes president. -
Sat next to Sadat when Sadat was killed and was elected president the following week
Muslim extremists attacked during a military parade. He was elected President of Egypt the following week. -
Survives two assassination attempts
In the 1990's, he survived two assissination attempts.