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1975 in Egypt

Explore 5 historical events and records for Egypt in 1975.

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Historical records for Egypt in 1975

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April

16 April 1975

Vice President

Mubarak, Hosni · Cairo · Vice President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Is appointed Vice President of Egypt by President Anwar Sadat.

June

5 June 1975

Reopening of Suez Canal

Sadat, Anwar · Suez Canal · President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Reopens the Suez Canal under Egyptian control after postwar clearance and disengagement agreements.

5 June 1975

Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation

Sadat, Anwar · Suez Canal · President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation after clearance and reconstruction.

5 June 1975

Suez Canal

Sadat, Anwar · Suez Canal · President of Egypt · Government / Government of Egypt

Presides over the formal reopening of the Suez Canal after eight years of closure.

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1975

Philae Relocation Project

Sadat, Anwar · Aswan Dam · President of Egypt · Arts / Cultural Heritage

Egypt supports transferring Philae's monuments to Agilkia Island above the reservoir waters.

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