High Dam Dedication
Sadat cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the official dedication of the High Dam.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1971 in Egypt
Explore 13 historical events and records for Egypt in 1971.
Historical records for Egypt in 1971
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January
High Dam Opened with Soviet Delegation
Anwar Sadat formally inaugurated the High Dam alongside Soviet president Nikolai Podgorny.
Inauguration of Aswan High Dam
Sadat formally inaugurates the High Dam with Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny.
February
Withdrawal Negotiations
Offers an interim peace arrangement if Israel withdraws from the eastern bank of the Suez Canal.
March
Ceasefire
Faces expiration of the Suez ceasefire while diplomatic negotiations remain stalled.
May
Corrective Revolution
Removes leading rivals from government and consolidates his control of the presidency.
Soviet Relations
Signs the Egyptian-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.
Treaty of Friendship
Signs a fifteen-year Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with the Soviet Union.
September
Federation of Arab Republics
Wins referendum approval for Egypt to join the Federation of Arab Republics with Libya and Syria.
Arab Republic of Egypt
Adopts the official name Arab Republic of Egypt under the new constitution.
Constitution of Egypt
Promulgates a new constitution and changes the country's official name to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Constitutional Referendum
Promulgates the permanent constitution after referendum approval.
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Recognition of Egyptian Builders
Osman represents Egyptian contractors whose labour contributed to completing the project.
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