9 January 1960Construction Launch CeremonyGamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser marks the start of construction by initiating blasting at the project site.
Historical records for Egypt in 1960, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Nasser marks the start of construction by initiating blasting at the project site.
Nasser inaugurates major construction work on the Aswan High Dam.
Osman mobilises Egyptian contractors, equipment and labour for the project.
Nasser's government plans relocation of communities threatened by the future reservoir.
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