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1953 in Egypt

Explore 6 historical events and records for Egypt in 1953.

Historical records for Egypt in 1953

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January

Dissolution of Political Parties

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Cairo ยท Member of Revolutionary Command Council ยท Government / Government of Egypt

The Revolutionary Command Council dissolves existing political parties and begins creating a new political system.

June

President of Egypt

Naguib, Mohamed ยท Cairo ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Becomes the first President when the monarchy is abolished and a republic proclaimed.

Republic of Egypt

Naguib, Mohamed ยท Cairo ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Proclaims the Egyptian republic, changing the state framework for canal sovereignty negotiations.

September

Land Reform

Naguib, Mohamed ยท Cairo ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Implements land reform limiting large estates and redistributing agricultural land.

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High Dam Feasibility Reviews Supported

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Aswan Dam ยท Deputy Prime Minister ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Egyptian leaders commissioned further investigation of the proposed High Dam's engineering and economic benefits.

High Dam Planning Committee

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Aswan Dam ยท Deputy Prime Minister ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Nasser supports technical examination of the proposed High Dam and its development benefits.

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