20 July 1961Socialist NationalizationsGamal Abdel Nasser
Issues decrees nationalizing banks, insurance companies and major industrial enterprises.
Historical records for Egypt in 1961, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Issues decrees nationalizing banks, insurance companies and major industrial enterprises.
Continues using the United Arab Republic name after Syria withdraws from the union.
Nasser reviews excavation, diversion channels and foundation works during the first construction stage.
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