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1965 in Egypt

Explore 7 historical events and records for Egypt in 1965.

Historical records for Egypt in 1965

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March

Presidential Referendum

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

Wins another presidential term through an uncontested referendum.

July

Death of Farouk I

Farouk I ยท House / House of Muhammad Ali

Death of Farouk I

Other events (month unknown)

Egyptian Nubia Excavations Complete

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

The campaign completed its major archaeological excavations in Egyptian Nubia, recording sites before they were submerged.

Formation of Lake Nasser

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

Reservoir storage expands behind the dam and creates the lake later bearing Nasser's name.

High Dam Embankment Work Intensifies

Osman, Osman Ahmed ยท Aswan Dam ยท Founder of Arab Contractors ยท Economy / Construction Industry

Egyptian contractors placed rock and earth to construct the massive embankment of the High Dam.

Kalabsha Reconstruction Achievement

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

The rebuilding of the relocated Kalabsha temple demonstrated how large ancient structures could be protected beyond the flood zone.

Main Embankment Construction

Osman, Osman Ahmed ยท Aswan Dam ยท Founder of Arab Contractors ยท Economy / Construction Industry

Osman's contractors place rock and earth for the High Dam's immense embankment.

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