Prime Minister of Egypt
Becomes Prime Minister after Mohamed Naguib temporarily resigns.
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1954 in Egypt
Explore 9 historical events and records for Egypt in 1954.
Historical records for Egypt in 1954
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April
Prime Minister of Egypt
Takes office as Prime Minister during his power struggle with Mohamed Naguib.
October
Anglo-Egyptian Agreement
Signs an agreement requiring British evacuation from the Suez Canal base under specified conditions.
British Evacuation
Signs terms requiring British forces to evacuate the Suez Canal base within twenty months.
British Evacuation Agreement
Signs an agreement establishing a timetable for British withdrawal from the Canal Zone.
November
Prime Minister of Egypt
Consolidates control of the government after President Naguib is removed and placed under house arrest.
Other events (month unknown)
Aswan Dam Heritage Risk Identified
Egypt's decision to build the Aswan High Dam created the prospect of a reservoir flooding important archaeological landscapes in Egyptian and Sudanese Nubia.
Decision to Build High Dam
Nasser's government adopts construction of the High Dam as a national development priority.
National High Dam Priority Established
Nasser's government adopted construction of the Aswan High Dam as a strategic development priority.
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