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Construction of the Suez Canal
November 17, 1869; The canal provided a new maritime route between Europe and Asia, significantly reducing travel time.
The Suez Canal Convention
March 2, 1888; The agreement declared the canal a neutral zone under the protection of the British, which allowed for ships of all countries to pass through the canal during war and peace.
Nationalisation of the Suez Canal
July 26, 1956; Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, leading to the Suez Crisis.
The Suez Crisis
October 29 - November 7, 1956; Resulted from the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by Nasser and resulted in a military intervention by Israel, the UK, and France.
Reopening of the Suez Canal
June 5, 1975; After being closed for eight years due to the Six-Day War, the canal was reopened and once again became a major maritime trade route.
The Suez Canal Expansion (New Suez Canal)
August 6, 2015; Aimed to increase the canal capacity by providing a new 35km parallel section, allowing for more ships and reduced waiting times.
The Suez Canal Blockage by MV Ever Given
March 23-29, 2021; A massive container ship, MV Ever Given, ran aground in the canal, blocking traffic and disrupting global trade.
The Convention of Constantinople
October 29, 1888; The convention guaranteed the freedom to navigate through the Suez Canal during both peace and war.
The Six-Day War closes the Suez Canal
June 5-10, 1967; The canal was closed due to the ensuing battles and conflict from the Six-Day War between Israel and several Arab nations.
The Protocol of 1883
May 22, 1883; Implemented financial regulations for the Suez Canal Company, which was facing bankruptcy threats.
British Occupation of the Suez Canal
1882; The British navy took de facto control of the Suez Canal during the Urabi Revolt in Egypt, transforming the canal into a British strategic asset.
The 1954 Anglo-Egyptian Agreement
October 19, 1954; The agreement led to British troops agreeing to withdraw from the Suez Canal Zone.
Suez Canal Authority Establishment
July 26, 1956; The Authority was established by Nasser to manage and run the Suez Canal and to maintain full Egyptian sovereignty over the waterway.
The Constantinople Canal Conference
February 1876; The international conference modified the concessions of the Suez Canal and recognized the Ottoman Empire's sovereignty over it, with international operations.
Suez Canal Lease to Suez Canal Company
November 30, 1854; Granted a concession to Ferdinand de Lesseps to form the Suez Canal Company which would operate the canal for 99 years after its completion.
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