Daily Facts about Egypt

1973

A United Nations-sanctioned cease-fire ends the Yom Kippur War between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

1922

Archaeologist Howard Carter and his team enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, making a historic archaeological discovery.

1922

Egypt is declared a British protectorate, solidifying British control over the country.

1869

The Suez Canal in Egypt is opened for navigation, providing a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.