United Arab Republic
Agrees with Syrian leaders to unite Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
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1958 in Egypt
Explore 11 historical events and records for Egypt in 1958.
Historical records for Egypt in 1958
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February
UAR
Proclaims the United Arab Republic after Egypt and Syria approve their union.
United Arab Republic
Proclaims the union of Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
December
Soviet Credit Agreement
Nasser's government signs a Soviet credit agreement supporting the first construction phase.
Soviet Credit Revives Aswan Financing Prospects
Egypt secured a new financing route through Soviet assistance for the High Dam, replacing the failed Western funding scheme of 1956.
Soviet First Stage Credit Agreed
Egypt reached a credit agreement with the Soviet Union for the initial phase of High Dam construction.
Other events (month unknown)
Egyptian Construction Contract
Osman's company secures major Egyptian construction responsibilities for the High Dam.
Opposes Iraqi communist influence
Opposes Iraqi communist influence after Abd al-Karim Qasim takes power in Baghdad.
President of Egypt
Becomes President of the United Arab Republic following union with Syria.
UAR
Accepts Syria's proposal for immediate union with Egypt.
United Arab Republic
Completes political union with Syria in the United Arab Republic.
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