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1869 in Egypt

Explore 4 historical events and records for Egypt in 1869.

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Historical records for Egypt in 1869

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November

17 November 1869

Opening of Suez Canal

Pasha, Ismail · Suez Canal · Khedive of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Opens the completed Suez Canal to international navigation.

17 November 1869

Sovereignty

Pasha, Ismail · Suez Canal · Khedive of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Opens the canal under Egyptian sovereignty while operation remains in the hands of the Suez Canal Company.

17 November 1869

Suez Canal

Pasha, Ismail · Suez Canal · Science / Technology

The Suez Canal is opened by Khedive Ismail Pasha of Egypt and Sudan

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1869

Ismail Hosts Inaugural Ceremony

Ismail Pasha · Ismailia · Engineer · Science / Engineering

Ismail hosted lavish ceremonies to mark the opening of the Suez Canal to international maritime traffic.

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