Egypt

By TORICOLEMAN

  • 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