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1969 in Egypt

Explore 6 historical events and records for Egypt in 1969.

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Historical records for Egypt in 1969

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March

8 March 1969

War of Attrition

Nasser, Gamal Abdel · Suez Canal · President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Announces intensified operations against Israeli forces along the Suez Canal.

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1969

Aswan High Dam Construction Completion

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

The completion of major Aswan High Dam works underscored the scale of landscape change driving the international campaign to save Nubian antiquities.

1969

Chief of Staff

Mubarak, Muhammad Hosni Sayyid · Chief of Staff · Warfare / Military

Appointed Air Force Chief of Staff

1969

Expansion of Hydroelectric Generation

Nasser, Gamal Abdel · Aswan Dam · President of Egypt · Economy / Electricity Industry

Additional turbines enter service and expand electricity supplied by the High Dam.

1969

Final Dam Profile

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

Egyptian construction teams complete major embankment and finishing works.

1969

Vice President

Sadat, Anwar · Cairo · Vice President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Is appointed Vice President for a second time.

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