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Egyptian khdive rule overseen by British administrators
The Ottoman Empire was ruling during this time and British administrators wanted the Suez Canal -
Egypt gains independence and granted an Egyptian constitutional monarchy
Established under the Muhammed Ali dynasty and the identity of Egypt had been in question since they broke away from the Ottoman Empire. -
World War II
British troops were still in the country at this time. Battle of Alamein marked a significant turning point in the war. -
Italian and German troops invade Egypt to capture the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal was widely fought over for many many years as it was a center of trade and it thrived for many different reasons. -
Egypt was declared a republic
Muhammad Naguib was also to be the first president. British forces retreated from the Suez Canal -
Israel invaded Egypt and occupied the Sinai Peninsula
Egypt was very unhappy with these developments, and this combined with other things led to the six day war -
Syria and Egypt formed the United Arab Republic
This Republic focused on social, cultural, and economical issues. -
The Six Day War
This was seen by Israeli's as a preventative effort to counter an impending attack by Arab nations. This war weakened Egypt. -
Egypt was removed from the Arab League
Egypt signed a separate peace treaty with Israel and Arab League members met in Baghdad and voted to suspend Egypt's membership -
The Revolution Begins
Egyptians take to the street on a national holiday to commemorate police forces and call it the "day of rage". Thousands marched in downtown Cairo. -
Internet is shut down
Egypt shuts down internet in an attempt to stop protests. This was completely unheard of in history. -
Hosni Mubarak Resigns
Mubarak resigns after 18 days of protest. This sparked mass celebration in Tahrir Square -
Security Offices Raided
State Security Offices in Alexandria are raided by Egyptian protestors who seize documents kept on Egyptian citizens. Officers inside had been shredding/burning documents proving past abuses -
Religious Violence Erupts
Clashes between Coptic Christians and Muslims lead to 12 deaths and 230 injured -
Mubarak Trial Begins
The trial of Hosni Mubarak, his two sons Alaa and Gamal, and other top aides begins in Cairo -
Parliamentary elections begin
Egypt will elect members of the lower house of parliament in three separate stages, beginning on November 28, in a highly complex process. -
Egyptian Cabinet Resigns
Increasing protests in Cairo led to the Cabinet to offer its resignation. -
Islamist Parties sweep results
Muslim Brotherhood and hardline Salafists won more than half the seats up for election in the early rounds of voting -
Irregularities reported in Egypt polls
Jimmy Carter argues that while irregularities have been reported, he believes it has been an accurate representation of the people. -
Egyptians vote for upper house of parliament
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is emerging as the strongest force in the country's new democratic politics as Egyptians head to the polls to vote for members of the upper house of parliament. -
Egypt Parliament begins Joint Session
Egypt's newly elected parliament is planning to sit in a joint session for the first time in order to appoint a constitutional committee. -
Referendum passed
77% Egyptian citizens voted in favor of a referendum enacting safeguards to protect the country's democracy