21 July 1970Completion of Aswan High DamGamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser oversees completion of the main High Dam construction project.
Historical records for Egypt in 1970, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Nasser oversees completion of the main High Dam construction project.
The principal High Dam construction works are declared complete under Nasser.
Accepts the American Rogers Plan and extends the ceasefire during the War of Attrition.
Assumes presidential responsibilities after Gamal Abdel Nasser's death.
Gamal Abdel Nasser dies in Cairo and is succeeded by Anwar Sadat.
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Becomes President of Egypt after Nasser's death and confirmation by referendum.
Sadat inherits an economy transformed by Nile regulation, hydroelectric power and public investment.
Sadat assumes the presidency after construction is completed and prepares the formal inauguration.
Sadat's administration prepares permanent operation of the completed dam and power station.
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