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1961 in Egypt

Explore 5 historical events and records for Egypt in 1961.

Historical records for Egypt in 1961

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July

Socialist Nationalizations

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Cairo ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Issues decrees nationalizing banks, insurance companies and major industrial enterprises.

September

Syrian Secession

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Cairo ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Continues using the United Arab Republic name after Syria withdraws from the union.

Other events (month unknown)

First-Stage Construction Progress

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Aswan Dam ยท President of Egypt ยท Government / Government of Egypt

Nasser reviews excavation, diversion channels and foundation works during the first construction stage.

Kalabsha Temple Relocation Starts

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Aswan Dam ยท President of Egypt ยท Arts / Cultural Heritage

West German assistance supported the dismantling and transfer of the Temple of Kalabsha to a new location protected from the future lake.

Kalabsha Temple Salvage Advances

Nasser, Gamal Abdel ยท Aswan Dam ยท President of Egypt ยท Arts / Cultural Heritage

International teams started dismantling and transporting the Temple of Kalabsha to a safer location.

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