Invasion of Sinai
Nasser orders the United Nations peacekeeping force out of the Sinai
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1967 in Egypt
Explore 11 historical events and records for Egypt in 1967.
Historical records for Egypt in 1967
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May
Mobilization
Nasser moves 100,000 men with tanks & artillery guns into the Sinai
June
Closure of Suez Canal
Closes the Suez Canal after the Six-Day War, leaving the waterway blocked for years.
Invasion of Egypt
Israel launches pre-emptive air strikes & ground attacks against Egypt
Resignation and Return
Announces his resignation after defeat, then remains in office following mass demonstrations.
October
First High Dam Generating Units Operate
The new power station began producing electricity as its first generating units entered service.
Other events (month unknown)
Emergency Law
Maintains emergency law, allowing expanded police powers, censorship and restrictions on political organization.
First High Dam Electricity
The power station produces its first electricity during October 1967.
Power Transmission Works
Egyptian contractors support transmission infrastructure carrying High Dam electricity northward.
Rule of Gaza
Israel captures the city of Gaza and the Gaza Strip
Sudanese Monuments Khartoum Reassembly
The international rescue programme completed work associated with moving several Sudanese Nubian temple remains for reconstruction in Khartoum.
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