15 May 1967Invasion of SinaiGamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser orders the United Nations peacekeeping force out of the Sinai
Historical records for Egypt in 1967, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Nasser orders the United Nations peacekeeping force out of the Sinai
Nasser moves 100,000 men with tanks & artillery guns into the Sinai
Closes the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, leaving the waterway blocked for years.
Israel launches pre-emptive air strikes & ground attacks against Egypt
Announces his resignation after defeat, then remains in office following mass demonstrations.
Maintains emergency law, allowing expanded police powers, censorship and restrictions on political organization.
The power station produces its first electricity during October 1967.
Egyptian contractors support transmission infrastructure carrying High Dam electricity northward.
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
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