Opening of Suez Canal
Celebrates the opening of the canal after a decade of construction across the Suez Isthmus.
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1869 in France
Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1869.
Historical records for France in 1869
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November
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal opens
Other events (month unknown)
Eugenie Attends Canal Opening
Empress Eugenie attended the inaugural celebrations marking the opening of the new Suez Canal in November.
Mediterranean Red Sea Waters Join
The waters of the Mediterranean and Red seas met through the completed excavation in August 1869.
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