Egypt

Nasser Comes to Power

Jun 23, 1956

In office as President 23 June 1956 – 28 September 1970

Suez Crisis

Jul 26, 1956

Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company.

Six Day War

Jun 5, 1967

Fought between June 5 and 10, 1967 by Israel and the neighboring states of Egypt (known at the time as the United Arab Republic), Jordan, and Syria.

Anwar Sadat comes to Power

Oct 15, 1970

President since October 15, 1970 –October 6, 1981

Yom Kippur War

Oct 6, 1973

A War fought by the coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria against Israel from October 6 to 25, 1973.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem

Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty

Mar 26, 1979

Signed in Washington, D.C., United States on 26 March 1979, following the 1978 Camp David Accords.

Anwar Assassination

Oct 6, 1981

Hosni Mubarak comes into Power

Oct 14, 1981